Maintenance Planner

Albanese Candy; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Maintenance Coordinator to enhance operational efficiency. In this role, you will manage maintenance schedules, utilize CMMS for planning, and foster strong interdepartmental relationships. You will be instrumental in ensuring that all equipment operates at peak performance while adhering to safety and quality standards. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Detailed knowledge of CMMS systems and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule ongoing maintenance for plant equipment.
• Provide weekly management and department reporting.
• Coordinate with departments to schedule maintenance work.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Work Ethic

Knowledge of CMMS Systems

Lean Manufacturing Practices

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

CMMS

Job description

UNDERSTANDING

With a strong understanding of operational goals, this leader reaches into all operational practices to drive out inefficiencies and build consistency in operations. This leader uses corporate goals as a guide to look for improvements throughout operations. They build the strongest of relationships with operational and supporting departments by being upfront and collaborative with team leaders from other departments. They are clear about operational gaps and help provide guidance and resources to eliminate inefficiencies.

They see data as their primary source of truth and are proactive looking for trends to identify issues. The decisions they make are bound by facts gathered from reliable sources. They understand perfection is impossible, while never faltering from their goal of achieving it. They require creativity from themselves and their team. They drive a “nothing is impossible” attitude and view issues as direct challenges to better themselves and their team.

CORE VALUES

Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

• Own It
• Hustle and Refuse to Settle
• Love People
• Act for the Greater Good
• Find a way

WORKING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to the Maintenance Manager.
• Communicates regularly and has a strong relationship with team members from multiple departments.
• Meets periodically with other departmental leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide weekly Management & Department Reporting.
• Plans and schedules the ongoing maintenance and preventive maintenance for all the plant equipment as well as the building and facilities.
• Coordinates with other departments to schedule maintenance work.
• Provides work direction to maintenance (Training if required)
• Writes work order procedures that include safety instructions, drawings, tools, and parts.
• Creates and updates PMs as necessary based on OEM recommendations and equipment failure history.
• Utilizes all facets of CMMS to plan work according to schedules, resources, and inventories.
• Works with Purchasing to help Identify sources, secures quotes, issues purchase orders for spare parts and other materials/services required to support maintenance and production activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal skills – team player
• Hard worker who is a self-starter and proactive.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of departmental budgets.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Knowledge of production and processing.
• Great verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.

EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.