Maintenance Planner

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage work priority, develop job plans, define parts and material, define crafts and skills and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective and efficient work control plan.
• Reviews work request with Manager for accuracy and clarity: clear scope of work, realistic completion date, proper lead times, correct equipment identification, proper authorization, and discuss details with originator of the work order.
• Obtain and organize all information required for the crafts to perform the approved work: drawings, vendor manual, supplemental instructional materials, special procedures, and other file material which is appropriate. Supplement this information by preparing any additional sketches, drawings, diagrams, notes, or any instructional material which will clarify the work to be performed.
• Provides the equipment-related expertise and technical guidance on improving Preventive Maintenance activities and equipment improvements.
• Determine and identify any vendor delivered service for the work order. (i.e., contract vibration service or machining house).
• Verifies all material, information, tools and labor are available prior to scheduling.
• Responsible for effective utilization of Computerized Maintenance Management Software and other related best practices tools to manage work controls, backlogs, and metrics.
  
  
  
  • Manage the status of work control and backlog for work order submission to work order completion. Status may include: waiting for planning, waiting parts, ready to schedule, scheduled, etc.
  • Upon request provide job estimates based on craft or skills required, sequence required and number required.
  • Provide a total cost estimate for the work to be performed: labor, material, and outside services.
  • Follow up with Maintenance Team Leads and Operation Team Leads to ensure that completed work job packets (PM sheets) are turned in with improvement comments in a timely fashion.
  • Updates Job packets (PM sheets) as required for the files.
  • Create reports and track metrics identified by Manager.
  • Manages service visits and inspections with Contractor services (HVAC, waste disposal, mechanical needs, air/water/electrical, etc.)
  
  
  
  
• Demonstrate commitment to the company's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

This position is designated as Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• High School graduation plus 5 years of maintenance experience or experience purchasing and scheduling maintenance in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have adequate craft knowledge and skill to accurately estimate labor hours, material requirement and skills needed to complete a job. Must have a demonstrated ability to visualize and communicate the execution of work.
• Should have good written and verbal communications skills and have demonstrated the ability to be approachable and tactful.
• Good math skills and computer skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write and provide simple and accurate instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine and process drawings. Have the ability to sketch or redline existing drawings.
• Knowledge and understanding of the maintenance process and proper use of the work order system, planning and scheduling and storeroom processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.
• Previous experience scheduling multi-shift / multi-craft tasks is preferred.
• Some overtime may be required as business needs dictate

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent sitting standing, as well as occasional bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and reaching above shoulder level.
• Work environment includes occasional hot and cold temperature and noise level >85db.
• Requires the ability to read, write, calculate and reason.
• Requires good visual acuity with depth perception and color vision.
• Occasional carrying and lifting 10-30 pounds, standing/walking, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder, and calculating

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Production Floor
• Maintenance Shop
• Office
• Some outside facility work and exposure

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 06