PLANNER-MAINTENANCE (Electrical)

Packaging Corporation of America; Gladstone (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

Annual bonus based on performance

401k plan with employer matching contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider seeks a Maintenance Planner in Gladstone, VA. The role involves scheduling maintenance work, managing costs, and leading maintenance teams. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in an industrial setting, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a starting salary between $94,000 and $120,000, along with benefits including paid vacation and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial setting.
• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Proven ability to lead effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Procures maintenance materials and manages shipment.
• Monitors maintenance costs and communicates to management.
• Schedules and leads maintenance shutdown planning meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking resumes for a Maintenance Planner – Electrical in our Gladstone, VA facility.

Summary

Plans and schedules the execution of mechanical maintenance work orders and scheduled maintenance shutdowns including ordering parts and materials, scheduling mill manpower, managing contractor services, establishing time estimates, and detailing the chronology of events in Microsoft Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Procures maintenance materials and equipment and manages shipment and delivery of equipment sent to vendors for rebuilds and repairs.
• Manages maintenance costs, communicates to management when costs may exceed budget, and provides justification when they do exceed budget.
• Active participant in a maintenance and production team responsible for maximizing equipment production and availability.
• Schedules and leads maintenance shutdown planning meetings to meet the mill’s objectives.
• Covers for area mechanical supervision during vacations and absences or when otherwise necessary.
• Must be willing to put in the necessary time as maintenance needs require, report to the mill during unscheduled work hours to assist in the resolution of maintenance and production problems, and report to the mill on weekends on a periodic on-call schedule.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in industrial setting in paper, pulp and power related function.
• Flexibility in the work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Must have strong demonstrated leadership skills and the proven ability to lead effective teams.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to positively implement change.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of five years of maintenance-related experience.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Must have strong organizational skills to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Must have the ability to adapt to and work effectively and independently in a fast paced, multitasking environment.
• Must be able to evaluate and prioritize tasks for efficiency and completeness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, and requests for information.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $94,000-$120,000.
• Paid Vacation: 3 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages — medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre‑tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.