Maintenance Planner: Maximize Uptime & Efficiency

Arxada; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Helena, AR to plan and prioritize maintenance work orders, schedule resources, and manage spare parts to maximize equipment uptime.

You will collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering and inventory teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. CMMS experience (Intelex preferred), strong analytical and communication skills, and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Maintenance Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in maintenance planning, purchasing, inventory management, warehouse operations, or related industrial environment.
• Experience with CMMS; Intelex experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of maintenance scheduling, work order management, spare parts inventory, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to interpret maintenance priorities and coordinate resources across multiple functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize maintenance work orders by assessing requests, determining urgency, and ensuring resources are available.
• Develop and manage weekly maintenance schedules, coordinating labor, materials, tools, and contractor activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, and Inventory teams to create work plans and maintenance kits.
• Manage work orders, preventive maintenance activities, and asset records to ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree (Business, Supply Chain, Maintenance Management)

Tools

CMMS

Intelex

Job description

Arxada is seeking a Maintenance Planner in Helena, AR to plan and prioritize maintenance work orders, schedule resources, and manage spare parts to maximize equipment uptime.

You will collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering and inventory teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. CMMS experience (Intelex preferred), strong analytical and communication skills, and MS Office proficiency are required.