Maintenance Planner

Weyerhaeuser Company; Millport (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Company in Millport, AL is seeking an Hourly Maintenance Planner to plan and schedule maintenance across production areas. You will review work orders for completeness, determine priorities, and estimate job steps, resources, and materials to drive efficient maintenance operations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach to safety and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Thorough knowledge of plant/mill operations and cost/time required for all types of maintenance work.
• Ability to promote teamwork.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Initiative to get things done with minimal supervision.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with mill leadership and hourly associates.
• Ability to perform essential job functions in industrial environments (stairs, extreme heat/cold).
• Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance for all production process areas.
• Review work orders for completeness, priority validity, clarity, and information accuracy.
• Estimate maintenance jobs from work orders (steps, craftspersons, man-hours, materials).
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams to maximize process improvements.
• Contribute to Work Management SMP and other SMPs.
• Understand cost/budget structure and help adhere to it.
• Suggest improvements to maintenance processes.
• Facilitate implementation of goals and obtain buy-in from stakeholders.
• Interface with operations and maintenance to improve mill operations.
• Contribute to other mill functions such as safety or environmental initiatives.

Skills

organizing skills

planning skills

teamwork

communication

self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelors in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hourly Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling of all maintenance in a specified area of the mill located in Millport, AL. This position receives and reviews each work order for completeness, validity of priority, clarity, and accuracy of information. From work orders, estimates maintenance jobs showing sequence of steps, number of craftsperson's, man-hours and materials required.

Potential to earn up to $39.84.

Key Functions:

• Role model all safety standards/processes and on-the-job behavior by living our core principles of integrity, fairness, & creating a positive inclusive work environment
• Responsible for the process of planning and scheduling of all maintenance for all production process areas and ensuring accountability of goals and objectives of team.
• Reviews work for completeness, validity of priority, clarity, and accuracy of information.
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to ensure the focus on maximum improvement of processes is realized.
• Ownership and contribution to Work Management SMP and contributions to other SMPs
• Understanding of cost/budget structure and help with adherence to it.
• Contribute toward planning process to include providing input, direction, and solutions to issues.
• Recommend improvements in maintenance processes.
• Ability to facilitate implementation of goals and objectives and achieve buy-in and support for initiatives.
• Interfaces with and establishes positive relationships with operations and maintenance personnel to continuously improve mill operations.
• As required, own or contribute to other mill functions, such as safety or environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Thorough knowledge of plant/mill operations and cost/time required for all types of maintenance work.
• Exposure to purchasing related activities in an industrial environment.
• Ability to promote teamwork.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Initiative to get things done with minimal supervision.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of safety practices in a manufacturing environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish positive relationships with mill leadership and hourly associates.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions of working in an industrial environment, such as climbing stairs and working in extreme heat and cold.
• Willingness to support a 24/7 operating environment, which may include weekend and holiday support as conditions require.
• Resume detailing education and work history required for consideration.

The following qualifications are preferred

• Technical, Associate’s or Bachelors' degree in a related field
• Previous experience in a lumber manufacturing facility
• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial environment
• Two years' experience in a maintenance planner role

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we've been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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