Maintenance Planning Lead

Tronox; Hamilton (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) match

Onsite gym access

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Tronox, located in Mississippi, seeks a Maintenance Planning Leader to oversee planning activities for internal and contracted resources. You will drive continuous improvement, manage KPIs, and ensure safe, cost-effective maintenance aligned with environmental and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, SAP expertise, and excellent communication. You will collaborate across departments to optimize maintenance strategies and budgets while supporting plant shutdown

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of Tronox maintenance experience or ten (10) years of maintenance planning/industrial plant maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, financial and execution processes; SAP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance planning team to align with business objectives and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance plans and standard task instructions.
• Collaborate to optimize tasks, procedures, and BOMs for reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain backlog health for planned work.
• Ensure data integrity of CMMS, maintenance plans, and instructions.
• Oversee major plant shutdown planning, scheduling, and prep activities.
• Assist with facility maintenance budget development and forecasting.
• Partner with engineers to implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

SAP

Communication

Team leadership

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Two-year industrial degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

Job description

About Tronox

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across 12 countries and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth’s resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

Located on approximately 3,000 acres of beautiful landscape in Northeast Mississippi the Hamilton facility is Tronox's largest titanium dioxide manufacturing facility. Within an easy commute, you will find several world class attractions. For music lovers, there is the Beale Street historic district, Graceland, and Nashville. Fantastic Creole cuisine and music of New Orleans and the sparkling white beaches of the Gulf are also just a short drive away. Hamilton is in the heart of southeastern Conference Sports, a premier location for college sporting events.

About the Role

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective planning of maintenance activities performed by both internal and contracted resources. The role drives continuous improvement of maintenance strategies, monitors and reports key performance indicators, develops and manages maintenance budgets and forecasts, and recommends and implements training and development programs for direct reports. Additionally, this position ensures plant operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner and in compliance with all applicable environmental policies and regulations. The incumbent demonstrates and promotes Tronox's core values by treating others with respect and acting with personal accountability, organizational integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Lead the maintenance planning team to ensure all planning activities are executed efficiently and effectively in alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with planners to enhance existing maintenance plans and develop standardized task instructions that improve planning effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate on maintenance improvement initiatives to optimize standard tasks, procedures, and bills of materials, enhancing equipment reliability and execution efficiency.
• Drive maintenance planning performance through the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of key planning KPIs to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Oversee the accuracy and health of the maintenance work order backlog, ensuring timely review, prioritization, and execution of planned work.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of CMMS data, maintenance plans, and standard task instructions through routine audits and continuous improvement efforts.
• Direct all aspects of major plant shutdown planning, scheduling, and preparation activities, ensuring organizational readiness, efficient resource utilization, and successful execution by maintenance teams.
• Support the development of the facility maintenance budget in collaboration with key stakeholders and department leaders.
• Manage maintenance budget performance and forecast variances, identifying opportunities to improve cost control and resource utilization.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineers to implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies that improve asset performance and reduce downtime.
• Develop and maintain maintenance KPIs while supporting monthly maintenance cost reporting and performance analysis.
• Lead and support site supervision in improving work order quality to enhance reliability analysis, planning efficiency, and maintenance execution.
• Assist with inventory optimization efforts by reviewing obsolete stock, eliminating unnecessary materials, and evaluating requests for new inventory items and stocking levels.
• Supervise and develop maintenance planners through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture by encouraging, trusting, and respecting all employees through consistent and unbiased leadership that reinforces our Tronox values.

About You

Qualifications

The Maintenance Planning Leader position requires a minimum of eight (8) years of Tronox maintenance experience or a combination of ten (10) years of maintenance planning and industrial plant maintenance experience. The preferred candidate will have previous supervisory experience along with a 2-year industrial degree.

The successful candidate must possess a thorough understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, financial and execution processes, along with demonstrated proficiency in SAP. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, as is advanced competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Project, Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The position requires the ability to effectively interface with personnel at all levels of the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate must thrive in a team-oriented environment and demonstrate proven capabilities in negotiation, coaching, collaboration, conflict resolution, and influencing others to achieve business objectives. Must also maintain a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be clean‑shaven in areas where facial hair would interfere with the proper fit and seal of a respirator. This includes no beards, sideburns, or excessive growth.
• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc. and moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.
• Occasionally remain stationary for prolonged periods, standing and sitting and performing repetitive motions involving hands and wrists.
• Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned and communicating with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally working in varied environments that may include extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, and rainy weather), elevated noisy areas, poor ventilation, confined and tight spaces.
• Occasionally lift, move, and adjust objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Why Join Tronox?

Our global reach is strengthened by our human connections. We challenge one another to deliver excellence and encourage our people to think big. Together, we develop innovations that make products vibrant and durable as we contribute to a cleaner world.

When you join Tronox, you’ll work with brilliant people, close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential — because we recognize that when you grow, we grow.

In addition to offering a competitive salary and benefits, we provide a work experience that prioritizes what truly matters:

• We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability, focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
• We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking, collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
• We invest in and value the success of our people, empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
• We are unified globally and strengthened locally, leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.

Competitive Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Industry-leading 401(k) match (12% when you contribute 6%); Annual Incentive Plan based on a percentage of your base salary.
• Perks & Extras: Onsite gym access, travel and entertainment discounts, a private hunting and fishing club, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and educational support for continued learning and personal growth.

Ready to Get Started?

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any classification protected by law, including but not limited, to color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, marital or civil union status, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking or sex offenses, prior arrest or conviction record, veteran status, genetic information, and physical or mental disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship.