Lead Maintenance Planner

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Grade Level: G-13 | Department: Maintenance | Reports To: Maintenance Manager

About the Role

Provide back-up support for the Maintenance Superintendent. Plan work orders and coordinate activities for the Maintenance Department, including PM’s, Work Orders, Project Work, etc., using CMMS software (Limble). Responsible for running weekly work order scheduling meetings for production and maintenance departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Adhesives Research facilities, support systems, lab, and production equipment.
• Support change controls and capital projects in conjunction with Quality, Operations, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering.
• Support process optimization and continuous improvement opportunities through equipment reliability, PMs, work order closures, and safety improvements.
• Initiate NCRs and perform root cause investigations for equipment-related issues.
• Support the Maintenance Specialist with procurement and management of inventory/parts.
• Write change deviations as required for past due PM’s.
• Support area managers/process owners and supervisors with key metrics, identify and implement continuous improvement actions, and contribute to improving equipment reliability, PMs, and facility cleanliness.
• Interface with external equipment vendors, engineering companies, contractors, and customers.
• Collaborate and contribute to the development of new products, processes, and equipment, as needed.
• Handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner to associates, external customers, and vendors.
• Conform to Company policies and procedures, Quality Systems, cGMPs, ISO, OSHA, etc.
• Coordinate engineering capital projects as well as contractor work projects.
• Work with Maintenance Department Manager and Superintendent to identify training needs for mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g., ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DEP) and company procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma. Preference for candidates with additional technical education and/or cross-training in mechanical and electrical controls.
• Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling and coordinating workflows.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience/knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and principles.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical ability.
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.