Maintenance Planner

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys seeks a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to coordinate maintenance activities and optimize PM programs at the Springfield facility. Plan, schedule, and follow up on work orders to boost reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include developing PM procedures, preparing parts kits, coordinating with production and vendors, and using CMMS analytics to drive improvements. Industrial maintenance experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling in industrial settings.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• Proficiency with CMMS software and maintenance planning methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety practices applicable to production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize maintenance schedules and PM procedures.
• Prioritize tasks based on criticality and plant impact; prepare parts and tools.
• Assign technicians and coordinate with production during planned downtimes.
• Ensure work orders are properly prioritized, resourced, and executed efficiently.
• Use CMMS data to monitor KPIs and generate maintenance reports.
• Collaborate with procurement, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Supports maintenance operations through coordination, planning, scheduling, and follow-up of maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and overall plant performance. Develop and exercise TPM activities. Works alongside Maintenance and Operations teams to organize work, support priorities, and help drive continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize maintenance schedules to support proactive maintenance strategies.
  Develop and update PM procedures to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
  Prioritize maintenance tasks based on criticality, urgency, and operational impact.
  Ensure necessary parts, tools, and resources are kitted prior to scheduling maintenance work.
  Assign appropriate technicians based on skill sets, availability, and workload distribution.
  Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities during planned downtimes.
  Ensure work orders are properly prioritized, resourced, and executed efficiently.
  Continuously refine and enhance PMs and WOs based on feedback from maintenance technicians.
  Collaborate with maintenance supervisor and technicians to reduce reactive maintenance and improve planned work execution.
  Coordinate with vendors and contractors for services.
  Support shutdowns, projects, and TPM initiatives.
• Inventory Management
  Monitor storeroom operations to encourage optimal inventory levels of critical spare parts and components
  Track the issuance and usage of parts, related to Work Orders and PMs records in the CMMS
  Kit parts for planned PMs and WOs to enhance maintenance workflow.
  Collaborate with procurement and vendors to ensure timely delivery of required parts, materials and services.
  CMMS Utilization & Performance Reporting
  Leverage CMMS to track maintenance activities, analyze trends, and generate reports.
  Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs), including work completion rates, backlog levels, equipment downtime, and parts usage.
  Provide regular maintenance reports to key stakeholders.
  Use CMMS data insights to optimize maintenance planning, scheduling, and inventory management strategies.
  Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to align maintenance initiatives with operational goals.
  Communicate scheduling plans and updates to minimize production disruptions.
  Support reliability initiatives by identifying recurring equipment issues and implementing corrective actions.
  Assist in the development and implementation of maintenance best practices and continuous improvement projects.
  Compliance & Safety
  Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
  Maintain accurate documentation to support audits and regulatory compliance.
  Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for equipment failures and safety incidents.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, within an industrial manufacturing environment preferred.

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems required.

Proficiency in CMMS software and maintenance planning methodologies.

Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of safety practices applicable to a production environment and ability to follow designated safety procedures.

Ability to maintain accurate records relating to jobs as they are planned, performed and completed. Skill to use electronic means for recording data.

Proficient skill level in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required, some Tech School Training is a plus.
• Industrial Maintenance experience required.

Ability to communicate and work effectively across departments.

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield