Maintenance Planner-Scheduler

Stryten Energy; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in Lancaster County that specializes in energy solutions through innovative plastic injection molding. This role requires a self-starter with strong management and problem-solving skills to lead maintenance operations effectively. You will collaborate with various departments to enhance production efficiency and reduce equipment downtime. With a focus on safety and continuous improvement, you will play a vital role in ensuring operational excellence. If you're ready to tackle exciting challenges and contribute to a sustainable future, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred.
• 3+ years in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and control skilled labor for equipment PM procedures.
• Manage maintenance operations using computerized systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and develop preventative measures.

Skills

Management Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Stryten Energy, with a long history in Lancaster County, operates a growing plastic injection molding facility in West Lampeter Township. We produce plastic components for car batteries and have a stable and growing customer base.

Self-starter with excellent management, problem solving, communication and project management skills. Must be able to effectively organize, direct and control all aspects of maintenance PM operation with emphasis on safety, budgeting, team building and department training. Work effectively with plant engineering and all other departments to establish operational efficiency of production equipment, which relate to elimination of recurring equipment issues, continuous improvement, equipment modular quick change and setup reduction.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to properly organize, direct and control skilled labor in the areas of equipment PM procedures, repair and safety training.
• Must have knowledge of computerized maintenance systems to effectively manage all aspects of the maintenance operation including PM planning and scheduling, MRO, work order system, and Preventive/Predictive Operation.
• Must have the ability to implement and sustain elimination of recurring equipment issues.
• Meet budget requirements with regard to manning and other department cost.
• Hands- on approach required at times in assisting subordinates at meeting deadlines.
• Investigates equipment failures, identifies root causes, develops preventative measures
• Must be able to identify opportunities that ultimately reduce maintenance cost and increase equipment availability.
• Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
• Must be able to write relevant procedures for Preventive Maintenance tasks using the CMMS software.
• Must be able navigate the CMMS software to schedule Preventive Maintenance activities.
• Must be able to sufficiently use the CMMS software to schedule Planned Work activities and report outs.
• Perform other work as assigned by Management including 5S cleaning
• Attend all meetings and training as scheduled
• Comply with local, state, and federal guidelines as specified in codes.
• Comply with plant safety, healthy and personnel policies.
• Additional responsibilities as neededto support the team and company goals.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance operations OR a combination of education and experience.

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge

• Must possess required computer skills to properly and effectively perform the job. Required computer skills relate to Microsoft office programs i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Other computer skills relate to maintenance management programs.
• Strong understanding of maintenance principles, practices and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be a self-starter team-oriented person with exceptional organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position is required to be on site at our Lampeter, PA site.
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, bending and twisting.
• Must be able to be safe around operating machinery for inspection of condition and viewing effectiveness of PM’s.
• Will be exposed to varying environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid)
• Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds

EEO

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.