Technical Planner

Owens Corning Foundation; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning Foundation in Russellville, AR, at the XPS Foam Plant, seeks a Maintenance Planner to drive TPM-based maintenance planning, scheduling, and asset optimization. You will coordinate with the Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Technicians to ensure thorough job plans prior to scheduling work and maintain KPI-driven visibility across downtime events.

The role emphasizes coordinating with external contractors, managing spares, BOMs in SAP, and supporting 5S/TPM initiatives to improve

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of Maintenance Planner experience.
• 10 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience (preferred).
• 3+ years of Maintenance Planner experience; Post secondary technical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all work notifications to determine the level of job plan required.
• Prepares upcoming weeks maintenance schedule based on work order priority, production schedule, and machine availability.
• Coordinates with outside contractors for downtime events and supports plant 5S and TPM initiatives.
• Leads planning/scheduling meetings and maintains SAP BOM structure.
• Runs KPI reports to support the Maintenance Department and closes-out work order documentation.

Skills

Maintenance planning

SAP experience

Project management

Problem solving

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary technical education

Tools

SAP PM

Microsoft Office

Job description

In this critical role at the Russellville XPS Foam Plant, you will be instrumental in maintaining the plant’s assets at peak performance levels through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and efficient scheduling. Collaborating closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Maintenance Technicians, you will ensure that job plans are thorough and inclusive, with all necessary components identified prior to scheduling the work.

Together with the Senior Maintenance Technicians, you will coordinate job priorities and equipment availability to optimize workflow effectiveness. Leading the planning and scheduling of workload for all plant downtime events, you will work in partnership with maintenance leads and the maintenance supervisor to ensure operational continuity. During downtime events, effective coordination with external contractors and collaboration with the divisional engineering support team will be essential for successful project execution. Additionally, you will have key responsibilities in managing various capital projects, serving as either the project manager or technical expert as needed. The role also entails providing on-call support, highlighting the expertise and proactive nature required of a Maintenance Planner. TPM will be a fundamental aspect of this position, with KPI tracking and updates integral to this maintenance approach.

As a team member, you will have many opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.

We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews all work notifications to determine the level of job plan required.
• Prepares upcoming weeks maintenance schedule based on work order priority, production schedule, and machine availability.
• Work with Senior Maintenance Technicians to schedule all workload for maintenance team members.
• Safety Guidelines in accordance with Safe Practices and Job Safety Analysis.
• Supports plant safety teams: confined space, working from height, hot work, electrical safety, lock out tag out, etc.…
• Organizes any special tools and equipment.
• Coordinates with outside contractors based on requirements.
• Prepares requisitions for on-site contractor support and ensures policy adherence during on-site activities.
• Review drawings, prints, and sketches
• Verifies availability of parts and materials
• Work with receiving coordinator to issues/stages materials for routine maintenance tasks.
• Manages and reports the work order backlog.
• Run KPI or other required reports to support the Maintenance Department.
• Work with maintenance Leads to close-out work order documentation.
• Maintains controlled documents assigned to the Maintenance Department.
• Engage and support plant 5S and TPM initiatives; focused primarily on PM Pillar activities.
• Work with maintenance leads to create, update, and maintain BOM structure within SAP.
• Maintain total SAP structure based on OC MRG requirements.
• Prepare, review, create and revise documentation for all PM tasks.
• Review min/max levels with maintenance leads and adjust if necessary, according to history and direction of the Maintenance Manager
• Purchasing/invoicing all spare parts, services, and other plant needs
• Lead DAM and planning/scheduling meetings
• All other duties as may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 1+ years of Maintenance Planner experience

PREFFEREDEXPERIENCE

• 10 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience
• 3+ years of Maintenance Planner experience
• Post Secondary Technical Education Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be efficient with computers and all Microsoft Suite programs.
• Must have proficient experiencewith SAP computer maintenance management system.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to follow through.
• Experience and skills in: Project management, maintenance planning, and problem solving.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock

Nearest Secondary Market: Russellville