Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

About the role

This role is located at our Bowling Green plant in Bowling Green, OH. As a Maintenance Planner you will develop and manage routine maintenance schedules, statutory inspections, and overhaul plans. This role optimizes equipment uptime, minimizes production downtime, and ensures accurate maintenance history records. Working closely with engineering, you will support planning decisions, analyze work returns, and ensure maintenance data is reliable and aligned with operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance (PM) program for all plant equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Create detailed work orders, including scope of work, required resources (labor, materials, tools), safety procedures, and estimated completion times.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks in alignment with production demands and equipment criticality, utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Cook up and coordinate with production, engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of maintenance activities and minimize impact on manufacturing schedules.
• Identify and procure necessary parts and materials for planned maintenance, working closely with purchasing and inventory control.
• Conduct post-maintenance reviews to analyze effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and update PM procedures.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, mean time between failures (MTBF), and maintenance costs, reporting on trends and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards during maintenance planning and execution.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance technicians as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance processes and equipment reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or heavy industrial.
• Proven experience with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM) is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the plant.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with the job.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of industry-standard maintenance practices and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Dauch offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

The ideal candidate will be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the plant.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.dauch.com/careers.