Maintenance Planner

About the role

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Responsibilities

• Update PMs in coordination with Maintenance Technicians to ensure accuracy and the highest probability of identifying issues and preventing unplanned downtime.
• Identify all work orders that require formal planning.
• Decide if a field check is required. Perform field checks when necessary.
• Retrieve existing job plans if available or develop job steps and sequences for new work.
• Review work orders to identify special service requirements and material requirements.
• Work with the purchasing department and enter materials requests.
• Identify work orders that require permits.
• Identify repeating task opportunities, consolidate them, and enter them into Parts+ as tasks.
• Review all work orders and assign them to either the schedule or planned backlog.
• Review all job plans for accuracy and adjust as needed.
• Assist Facilities Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in prioritizing maintenance work.
• Create a weekly maintenance work schedule.
• Align with Operations Manager, Facilities Manager, and Maintenance Supervisor on weekly top priorities.
• Conduct “after-M” feedback on discoveries found during PMs and corrective work orders generated.
• Ensure scheduled work orders and OEM PMs are properly kitted.
• Track and report PM compliance.
• Track and report weekly schedule compliance.
• Support Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain relationships with MRO vendors and service providers.
• Process parts and material requisitions from Maintenance Technicians in a timely and accurate manner.
• Source, quote, and purchase maintenance parts, supplies, and services in accordance with company purchasing policies.
• Track MRO spending and ensure alignment with the monthly maintenance budget.
• Identify cost-savings opportunities through vendor consolidation, alternative sourcing, and negotiated pricing.
• Manage spare parts inventory, stocked, and maintained to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and vendor records within Parts+.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory optimization, procurement, efficiency, and maintenance reliability.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Automation, and Tooling departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of maintenance planning or industrial maintenance experience.
• Automotive manufacturing and plastic injection molding experience preferred.
• Experience using CMMS software required.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear.
• Ability to lift 5 - 50 pounds.
• This position operates in an industrial manufacturing environment with uncontrolled temperatures.
• The role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

What we offer

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Job Promotional Opportunities
• Climate controlled environment

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