Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Graphic Packaging International; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off + holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Maintenance Planner to develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs. The role oversees work orders, inspections, spare parts strategy, and warranty issues, while aiding budgeting and cost tracking.

Collaboration with operations and procurement is essential, with ongoing reporting expectations. The candidate will help drive maintenance efficiency, participate in budget planning, and support turnaround projects within a large

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent combined with 3+ years related experience is required.
• MA degree with 1+ year related experience is also acceptable.
• Experience in maintenance planning, budgeting, and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance programs and preventive/corrective plans.
• Manage work order and maintenance tracking systems.
• Establish survey and inspection programs and spare parts strategy.
• Assist in budget preparation and cost monitoring for projects.
• Support turnaround activities and critical path planning.
• Provide weekly/monthly reporting and communicate with operations and procurement.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Budgeting

Work order systems

Spare parts strategy

Cost monitoring

Reporting

Education

BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience

MA + 1 yr related experience

Job description

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

About Graphic

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

Responsible for developing maintenance programs and plans for preventive and corrective maintenance. Manages the work order and maintenance tracking systems. Responsible for establishing survey and inspection programs. Maximizes the utilization of maintenance resources, responsible for spare parts strategy. Ensures warranty issues are resolved. Participates in the preparation of the maintenance budget, providing cost estimates for the projects; monitors costs against budget. Supports turnaround activities; assists in development of critical path plans and budgets. Provides information for weekly and monthly reporting requirements. Ongoing communication with operations management and procurement staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Individuals in these roles have a functional knowledge focus and are primarily responsible for achieving results through their own work and through teams that they may be part of.
• Requires the application of theoretical knowledge typically gained through formal education (i.e. a postsecondary degree) and on the job training..
• Progression within the levels reflects increased functional expertise, scope and complexity of work, and ability to influence others.
• May mentor, coach and/or train less experienced co-workers.
• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• General application of concepts and principles.
• Growing/Building knowledge of company, processes, and customers.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity; analysis requires a review of multiple factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would normally require moderate expenditure of resources to rectify.
• Works under moderate direction.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Frequent internal company and external contacts.
• Represents organization on specific projects.

Education & Experience

BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

GPI Benefits Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year
• Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.