Maintenance Planner

Navistar; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Planner to enhance operational efficiency at their state-of-the-art facility. This role involves planning layout changes, coordinating with engineering firms, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and project management skills, with a focus on cost control and safety. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a competitive rewards package, including health benefits and a 401(k) match. If you are passionate about optimizing maintenance operations and driving improvements, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Market-based compensation

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Legal insurance

EAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 2 years of facilities planning/engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules.
• Monitor and analyze maintenance data for improvements.
• Coordinate with MRO for necessary tools and parts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Understanding of trades/crafts

Data entry experience

Microsoft Office products

Self-Driven

Budgeting of maintenance projects

Knowledge of maintenance procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

4 years of facilities planning/engineering experience

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)

Enterprise Asset Management Software (EAMS)

Job description

Position Overview

The International Motors San Antonio Manufacturing Plant is a benchmark facility that builds leading-edge commercial vehicles to meet the needs of today’s – and tomorrow’s – customers. By using proven engineering and leading technology and manufacturing principles, International takes mobility and transport to a new level of impact. This facility has the flexibility to build Class 6-8 trucks along with Electric Vehicles that allow International to add capacity to support anticipated industry growth. Using the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected manufacturing principles, International’s newest manufacturing facility will continue growing our market share gains, optimizing our supplier network and improving quality.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner to join our team!

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning and implementing layout changes to plant, office, and production equipment to enhance operational efficiency, optimize facility and equipment use, and ensure regulatory compliance. This includes coordinating with architecture and engineering firms to develop design criteria, prepare detailed drawings, and manage bid sheets and contracts for construction and facility acquisitions. The specialist will also estimate costs for equipment, installation, labor, materials, and related expenses.

Additionally, the planner will monitor construction progress to ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, and schedules, while developing criteria and performance specifications to meet operational needs and comply with building and safety codes. The role requires technical expertise, project management skills, and a strong focus on cost control, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance schedules, both long and short term.
• Schedule maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and production.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on criticality and impact on operations.
• Create, assign & manage work orders for maintenance tasks; track status of work orders ensuring timely completion.
• Coordinate with MRO to ensure necessary tools, parts and materials are available for maintenance activities.
• Monitor and analyze maintenance data to identify trends, areas for improvement and potential issues.
• Prepare reports on maintenance performance, costs, downtime.
• Collaborate with Facilities Engineer, Maintenance Technicians and other stakeholders ensuring smooth and efficient maintenance operations.
• Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulations related to maintenance.
• Will serve as backup to Maintenance Management as needed for planning coverage.
• Use and understand maintenance practices and principles including both mechanical and electrical.
• Use of Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management Software (EAMS).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 years of facilities planning/engineering experience

OR

• Master’s degree

OR

• At least 4 years of facilities planning/engineering experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of trades/crafts in maintenance setting
• Understanding of data systems, data entry experience
• Understanding of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Self-Driven
• Proven knowledge of maintenance procedures
• Understand budgeting of maintenance projects
• Understanding of Asset Performance Management (APM) principles like ISO 55000 is a plus

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about International’s comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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