Maintenance Planner (Can Plant)

About the Role

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum beverage cans for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas, and non-carbonated beverages using state-of-the-art can-making technology. The Maintenance Planner improves wrench time and efficiency of the maintenance workforce by ensuring all planned maintenance work (preventative, predictive, and corrective) is properly scoped, prioritized, scheduled, and ready for execution with all necessary materials, permits, and resources secured in advance. This role is critical for maximizing equipment reliability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Responsibilities

• Work Planning and Preparation
  • Work Order Management: Review incoming maintenance work requests, prioritize them based on safety, criticality, and production impact, and convert them into detailed, executable work orders.
  • Job Scoping: Conduct field walk-downs to determine the scope of work, including labor hours by craft, necessary tools and equipment, and potential safety risks (LOTO, confined space, etc.).
  • Material Management: Identify and reserve required spare parts and materials from inventory. Initiate purchase requests for non-stock items and track delivery to ensure availability prior to the planned start date.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain standardized, detailed job plans (step-by-step procedures) for repetitive and critical maintenance tasks.
• Scheduling and Coordination
  • Scheduling: Develop weekly and daily maintenance schedules, coordinating with Production Supervisors to minimize downtime and maximize resource utilization. Publish and communicate schedules to stakeholders.
  • Resource Allocation: Coordinate availability of internal maintenance technicians (mechanical, electrical, tooling) and external contractors, ensuring correct skill sets are assigned.
  • Permits and Safety: Ensure all necessary permits (e.g., hot work, confined space) and safety documentation are prepared, reviewed, and approved before scheduling work.
  • Backlog Management: Manage and review the maintenance work backlog, ensuring jobs are appropriately classified, prioritized, and scheduled.
• System Management and Analysis
  • CMMS Proficiency: Serve as a key user of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Oracle). Ensure data integrity by updating equipment records, bill of materials (BOMs), and job plan histories.
  • Metrics and Reporting: Track and report key maintenance performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule compliance, planned maintenance percentage, wrench time, and backlog status.
  • PM Optimization: Review the effectiveness of existing Preventative Maintenance (PM) routes and recommend adjustments based on failure analysis and maintenance history.
• Responsibilities of All Employees
  • Commit to ensuring the health and wellness of employees and product quality.
  • Ensure jobs and operations are performed safely to protect employees and company equipment.
  • Maintain workforce security and client confidentiality.
  • Deliver work efficiently without compromising quality to meet client delivery schedules.
  • Work collaboratively, support team success, and adapt to changing schedules or assignments.

Requirements

• Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED (required).
  • Associate's degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field (strongly preferred).
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in a Maintenance Planning or Scheduling role, preferably in high-speed, continuous manufacturing (e.g., can, packaging, automotive).
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using a major CMMS platform (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Oracle).
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills to manage a large backlog and coordinate complex schedules under pressure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for creating clear job plans and coordinating with teams.
  • Proven problem-solving ability to ensure jobs are fully prepared and executed efficiently.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Ability to work with employees from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Environmental & Physical Factors

• Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility with daily contact with other departmental personnel.
• Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals, chemical fumes, dusty or clean environments, and with electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and occasional bending. May lift, carry, pull, or push up to 50 lbs.
• Requires climbing stairs, ladders, and working with manual dexterity (keyboards, power tools, machining equipment).
• Must wear safety equipment such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; schedule may vary based on plant operational needs, including long days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.