Maintenance Planner (Manufacturing)

Novolex; Alsip (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging seeks a Maintenance Planner Coordinator to ensure the smooth operation of machinery and equipment. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, scheduling preventive maintenance, and managing spare parts inventory. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong mechanical and electrical skills. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Annual $100 shoe voucher

All PPE provided by company

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting and leading Lean manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan maintenance activities to ensure smooth operation of equipment.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and manage spare parts inventory.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and maintain maintenance schedules.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Why Choose Us?

• 8 AM-4 PM Monday-Friday (Must be flexible as overtime may be required)


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  $100 shoe voucher annually
  
  


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  Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days
  
  


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  ALL PPE Provided by Company
  
  

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

This position is for a hands-on Engineering, Maintenance, & Reliability Leader.

The Maintenance Planner Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and planning maintenance activities to ensure the smooth operation of equipment and machinery. They will schedule preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs, and manage spare parts inventory to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance. The Maintenance Planner will also assist in implementing maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall efficiency. Pay range- $28-$29 per hour.

• The coordination of installation and repair of all machinery / equipment.


• Organizing and implementing preventive maintenance programs.


• Collaborate with the maintenance team and production departments to develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule for equipment and machinery used in manufacturing.


• Coordinate and schedule preventive maintenance tasks to ensure regular inspections, lubrications, and calibrations are performed according to the maintenance plan.


• Plan and schedule equipment repairs and maintenance shutdowns, coordinating with the production team to minimize production disruptions.


• Controlling and improving the plant's repair / maintenance spending.


• Maintaining an effective maintenance management system and repair parts inventory control system through PMC.


• Generate and manage work orders for maintenance activities, ensuring accurate documentation of maintenance tasks, materials used, and labor hours.


• Coordinate with maintenance technicians to ensure work orders are completed within scheduled timelines.


• Maintain a record of completed work orders, including details of maintenance activities performed, materials used, and maintenance costs.


• Collaborate with the maintenance team to implement condition-based monitoring programs to identify and address equipment performance issues proactively.


• Monitor equipment performance data, to identify potential maintenance needs or optimization opportunities.


• Assist in analyzing equipment performance data and recommend maintenance strategies or modifications to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.


• Participate in maintenance strategy development, collaborating with the maintenance team and management to identify improvement opportunities.


• Contribute to the implementation of maintenance best practices, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Providing technical recommendations and implementations for continuous improvement in plant production


• Assist in evaluating and implementing new technologies or tools that can enhance maintenance planning and coordination processes.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's Degree (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Technical Discipline).


• 5-10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing environment preferred.


• Strong mechanical, electrical and manufacturing process skills/experience.


• Must have experience supporting and leading Lean manufacturing activities.


• Analytical skills and understanding of problem-solving techniques/tools.


• Data-driven, disciplined, objective and detail oriented.


• Strong communication skills. Demonstrated ability to act as a business partner, "see the big picture," and work through ambiguity and change.


• Advanced computer knowledge with MS Office applications (Excel, Access, etc.) and other computer tools


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship.


• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.