Maintenance Planner - 1st Shift

About the Role

Hampel Corporation, a leading thermoforming manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, is seeking a Maintenance Planner to join our Maintenance team. This role is crucial in planning and scheduling maintenance work, managing inventory, and purchasing parts to support equipment uptime. The Maintenance Planner serves as a central coordinator between Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, and suppliers, ensuring efficient and effective maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Review, prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance work orders in FIIX.
• Develop and publish weekly maintenance schedules, balancing preventive maintenance, corrective work, and projects.
• Coordinate maintenance downtime and scheduling with Operations to minimize production impact.
• Ensure maintenance jobs are fully planned and “parts-ready” before being scheduled.
• Kit and stage parts, materials, tools, and documentation required for planned work.
• Manage the Maintenance/MRO storeroom, including receiving, stocking, issuing, and organizing parts and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, complete cycle counts, and establish appropriate stocking levels and reorder points.
• Identify and maintain critical spare parts to support equipment uptime.
• Create and manage purchase orders for maintenance parts, components, and supplies.
• Monitor supplier deliveries, pricing, quality, and performance; expedite materials as needed.
• Review MRP requirements and component needs in DelmiaWorks IQMS.
• Maintain accurate FIIX records, including assets, bills of material, PM schedules, parts catalogs, and work orders.
• Monitor preventive maintenance compliance and generate maintenance and inventory reports/KPIs.
• Train and support Maintenance employees in FIIX processes and workflows.
• Work with the Data Analyst and Warehouse team to coordinate and complete required cycle counts.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all department employees and suppliers.
• Maintain a neat, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical/trade certification, or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment preferred.
• Experience as a Maintenance Technician and/or in MRO purchasing is highly valued.
• Certified Maintenance Planner or Certificate in Maintenance Planning & Scheduling (CMPS) preferred.
• Experience using a CMMS; FIIX experience preferred.
• Experience using an ERP system; DelmiaWorks IQMS experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of industrial/mechanical maintenance and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong inventory management and data accuracy skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and internal promotion
• A collaborative culture where your ideas are valued and continuous improvement is encouraged

Join Hampel and be part of a growing company with over 50 years of manufacturing excellence, where your contributions make a meaningful impact.