Maintenance Planner

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance work to align with production needs and available resources
• Review and manage incoming maintenance requests, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper work order creation
• Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance schedules, adjusting plans based on changing priorities and operational needs
• Monitor work order and preventative maintenance completion, addressing gaps, delays, and follow-up actions as needed
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to schedule repairs, minimize downtime, and optimize equipment reliability
• Maintain and continuously improve the preventative maintenance program, ensuring documentation is current and accurate within CMMS systems
• Utilize maintenance systems and reporting tools (e.g., CMMS/Maximo, dashboards) to track performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions
• Collaborate with supervisors and leadership to develop short- and long-term maintenance plans, including plant shutdowns, projects, and regulatory work
• Develop and refine maintenance job plans using equipment data, manufacturer recommendations, and team feedback
• Facilitate communication across maintenance and production teams, including providing updates on priorities, schedules, and progress
• Participate in routine meetings (daily, weekly, monthly) to review maintenance performance and align on priorities
• Maintain organized records of equipment, maintenance activities, and documentation to support audits and operational needs
• Support safety initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and continuous improvement efforts across the site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or trade training preferred
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance, manufacturing, or a related technical field
• Experience coordinating maintenance schedules, projects, or work orders in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (Maximo preferred) and maintenance planning processes
• Strong computer and data analysis skills, including experience using reporting tools
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments