Maintenance Planner

Greif; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Greif in Ohio seeks a Maintenance Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance with a focus on reliability and productivity. You will obtain parts, read diagrams, and guide junior technicians while adhering to safety policies.

The role requires a high school diploma and 6–8 years of relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting, plus strong time management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 6–8 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Demonstrates ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine drawings.
• Proficient in using hand/tools and precision measuring devices; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates maintenance activities with focus on reliability and productivity.
• Obtains diagrams, manuals, and manufacturers' instructions for maintenance tasks.
• Locates problems by observing equipment and using testing instruments to diagnose issues.
• Collaborates with maintenance team to ensure timely work orders and operability.
• Manages spare parts ordering, stocking, and inventory.
• Develops or refines preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

MS Office

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company’s Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #:

035497 Maintenance Planner (Open)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with long term focus on increased reliability and productivity of the workforce.
• Obtains and organizes all information and parts required for maintenance work to be performed (e.g. diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions).
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, discussing issues with the operators, and using precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose issues.
• Collaborates with other maintenance colleagues to ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and machinery is operational.
• Controls and optimizes spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.
• Develops new or refines existing preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and testing devices to complete job tasks.
• Possesses a mechanical background and direct maintenance work experience. High volume manufacturing experience a plus.
• Demonstrates ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine and process drawings, with the ability to sketch or alter existing drawings.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities or projects and keep them progressing to completion.
• Possesses excellent time management skills.
• Skilled in estimating and communicating the labor hours, material requirements, and skills needed to complete a job.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and any other relevant software.

At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $26.68 - $45.43 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between30.00 to33.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.