Maintenance Planner - Portage, IN

SMS; Portage (IN); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k) with 4% matching

Paid holidays and 4 weeks vacation

Paid holidays and vacation

Zusammenfassung

A leader in steel mill services is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner in Portage, IN. This role involves developing and managing maintenance plans, coordinating activities to minimize downtime, and utilizing CMMS. Applicants should have 3-5 years in mobile maintenance planning, with strong management and communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits starting day one, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of mobile maintenance planning experience in the scrap and heavy equipment industry.
• Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and team-oriented.
• Self-directed with leadership experience and minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel to different job sites

Aufgaben

• Develop and manage comprehensive maintenance plans.
• Coordinate with departments to schedule maintenance activities.
• Utilize CMMS for tracking work orders.
• Lead projects related to facility upgrades and repairs within budget
• Assist in developing asset maintenance programs and strategies
• Maintain short- and long-term maintenance planning and scheduling
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations personnel and contractors
• Maximize maintenance resources through effective planning and plan adjustments
• Identify resources needed for planned tasks and procedures
• Review OEM guidelines for component replacement scheduling
• Support backlog entry and work order management
• Monitor warranty programs and ensure timely claims
• Develop critical-path plans for major shutdowns
• Participate in daily and weekly schedule reviews
• Ensure data integrity in CMMS
• Improve maintenance performance through CMMS training and dashboards
• Continuously improve maintenance function

Kenntnisse

Strong management skills

Proficiency in CMMS

Understanding of HVAC and electrical systems

Excellent project management abilities

Strong leadership qualities

Effective communication skills in English

Mechanical knowledge

English communication

Tools

CMMS

JDE

ReportsNOW

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/worker safety and handling all operations with integrity.

SMS is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner who is highly skilled, versatile and safety‑focused to coordinate maintenance activities, optimizing workflows and enhancing overall efficiency. You’ll be at the forefront of planning and scheduling maintenance tasks, utilizing your mechanical knowledge and leadership skills to drive excellence in industrial maintenance.

SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost‑effective solutions that add value and achieve goals for the operation and the environment. Our services include scrap yard management, finished or semi‑finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing.

This position will report to the Regional Operations Manager and be stationed at our NLMK steel mill site in Portage, IN.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage comprehensive maintenance plans to ensure optimal performance of all equipment and facilities
• Coordinate with various departments to schedule maintenance activities while minimizing downtime
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking work orders, inventory, and maintenance schedules
• Lead project management initiatives related to facility upgrades or repairs, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints
• Assist in developing the company’s asset maintenance program and strategy
• Maintain effective short‑ and long‑term maintenance planning and scheduling
• Liaise with other maintenance and operations personnel within all business units of the company and third‑party contractors providing direct maintenance support
• Maximize the utilization of maintenance resources through the development of an effective maintenance plan
• Modify the plan to compensate for variations due to availability of resources, actual work completed, or additional work required
• Identify resources required for planned tasks; such as parts, tooling, equipment, materials, and work procedures
• Review information from oil samples, component operating hour data, mechanics reports, operating reports and recommended OEM supplier’s component replacement guidelines to propose and schedule component replacement
• Advise and support maintenance team leaders with data entry, backlog work orders and work order management
• Monitor all warranty programs, ensure warranty work is claimed in a timely manner, and all warranty issues are resolved
• Assist in developing critical‑path plans for major shutdowns in a timely manner
• Participate in regular meetings to review daily and weekly work schedules
• Ensure accurate and necessary data is maintained in the CMMS program
• Execute strategies for improving maintenance performance including participating in the training and development of CMMS
• Develop and manage dashboards for monitoring the success of the maintenance program
• Continuously improve the maintenance function

Skills

• Strong management skills with a proven track record in supervising maintenance teams
• Proficiency in using CMMS for effective maintenance management
• Solid understanding of HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems and industrial maintenance practices
• Excellent project management abilities with a focus on efficiency and safety standards
• Strong leadership qualities that inspire teamwork and collaboration among staff members
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to interact with diverse teams
• Mechanical knowledge combined with experience in facilities management ensures you can tackle any challenge that arises

Qualifications

• Prior background working with a CMMS
• 3‑5 years of mobile maintenance planning experience in the scrap and heavy equipment industry
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems and identify potential solutions by thinking outside the box to deliver alternative outcomes
• Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals
• Demonstrated ability to be self‑directed, team‑oriented, work with minimum supervision and lead by example
• Regular potential travel to different job site locations
• Familiarity with JDE
• Familiarity with ReportsNOW a plus

What We Can Offer

• A comprehensive compensation package commensurate with experience, including bonuses
• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, company‑paid life insurance, etc. offered on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% matching, 100% vested as of first contribution
• Paid holidays, 4 weeks paid vacation
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn within the industry

EEO Statement

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.