Maintenance Planner

Georgia Pacific; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Planner at a state-of-the-art lumber mill. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the efficiency of maintenance operations, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance reliability and drive continuous improvement. Your expertise in industrial maintenance and mechanical systems will be crucial in optimizing workflows and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy industrial maintenance.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components like pumps and gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Manage work orders and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate resources and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Mechanical Components Understanding

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Software Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Maintenance

Tools

MP2 or CMMS Software

Microsoft Programs

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Planner to join our team at the Rome Lumber Mill. This critical role ensures efficient maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution-driving reliability and operational excellence. If you have a strong background in industrial maintenance and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What You Will Do

• Work Order Management: Review, approve, prioritize, schedule, and close corrective work orders.
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance:Develop and modify maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability.
• Backlog & Scheduling:Analyze backlog data, conduct planning meetings, and input schedules into Microsoft programs.
• Collaboration:Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to plan and execute jobs.
• Resource Coordination: Identify and secure necessary parts, materials, rental equipment, and contractor support.
• Procurement & Documentation:Submit requisitions, update Bills of Materials (BOMs), and develop Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs).
• Contractor & Safety Compliance:Ensure contractors meet site safety requirements and receive purchase orders before arriving.
• Job Execution & Follow-Up:Validate received parts, ensure job kitting, and review work orders post-completion.
• Continuous Improvement:Lead or participate in reliability and efficiency projects.
• Operational Support: Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment as needed.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all plant safety, environmental, and PPE policies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a heavy industrial maintenance department
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, including sprockets, sheaves, bushings, chains, belts, bearings, cylinders, pumps, and gearboxes
• Proficiency in basic software programs and data entry

What Will Put You Ahead

• Prior experience as a Maintenance Planner or in an industrial maintenance role
• Experience using MP2 or other CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to improve maintenance workflows

For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000 - $105,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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