Maintenance Planner

The Judge Group; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Alabama seeks a Maintenance Planner for on-site operations, responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activities. The role involves preventive maintenance planning, CMMS administration, and ensuring resources are available for maintenance tasks. Candidates should have an associate's degree and prior experience in industrial maintenance operations. Proficiency with maintenance software and organizational skills are required, along with knowledge of industrial safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial maintenance operations.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and inventory coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Develop detailed job plans with labor, materials, and tools.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations.

Skills

Maintenance planning and scheduling

Strong organizational skills

Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

Ability to analyze data

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in a related technical field

Tools

CMMS work order systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Work Environment: Fully On-Site

No visa transfers or sponsorship available

No OPT/CPT/F1 visas please

Compensation

• Base Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually
• Overtime: Eligible (including some weekends)

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM

Job Summary

The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in supporting reliable plant operations by planning, prioritizing, and coordinating maintenance activities. This position is responsible for preventive and predictive maintenance planning, CMMS administration, KPI tracking, and ensuring materials, tools, and resources are available to execute maintenance work efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Review maintenance requests and define the scope of work.
• Develop detailed job plans, including labor, materials, tools, and estimated time.
• Prioritize work orders based on safety, urgency, and production impact.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations to align with planned downtime.
• Ensure required parts, tools, and equipment are available prior to job execution.
• Create, manage, and update work orders within the CMMS.
• Track supplier shipments, documentation, and inventory transactions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Analyze daily maintenance KPIs (e.g., downtime, equipment availability) and develop action plans.
• Generate MVP work orders based on identified maintenance needs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain 5S standards across work areas.
• Proficiency with maintenance planning and scheduling software.
• Experience administering CMMS work order systems (MVP preferred).
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance KPIs.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related technical field preferred.
• Prior experience in industrial maintenance operations.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and inventory coordination.

Preferred / Bonus Experience

• Experience in foam or polyurethane manufacturing environments.