Maintenance Scheduler

Responsibilities

• Work with Maintenance Manager to establish and maintain reasonable goals for scheduled PM completion.
• Work with Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager to establish and maintain actionable metrics (KPIs) around machine uptime.
• Close out completed work orders and Preventive Maintenance/Total Productive Maintenance (PM/TPM) orders, verify completion, and tracks completion data to measure results.
• Control the Estimated Checkbook daily; utilizing this as a guide to remain within budgeted/forecasted limit.
• Create integrated processes among internal functions such as operations, purchasing and logistics and outside suppliers.
• Focus on continuous improvement of materials movement through various production processes and establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting to measure actual performance against goals.
• Ensures all parts and materials are accurately detailed to reflect actual procurement and production needs.
• Maintains systems information and audits other information sources to verify proper quality and quantities of materials are scheduled for each file at the assigned manufacturing facility.
• Planner and implement sourcing, procurement, and logistics activities; also includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers.
• Track and update cost spreadsheets and continually seek out opportunities to negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Obtain competitive quotes from vendors, process quotes into purchase requisitions.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and/or supplies.
• Correct and research past billings for A/P.
• Plan, schedule and monitor inbound movement of materials from suppliers.
• Determine material requirements and coordinate the efficient movement of materials for Maintenance and the Plant.
• Match purchase orders to receiving receipts and store for appropriate amount of time according to policy.
• Cookordination or exchange information with external and internal associates across all disciplines.
• Manage P-Card function to include monthly reporting.
• Work independently with minimal guidance.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience working in a maintenance environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a maintenance planning/coordinating or TPM related position.
• 2+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills and working with programs such as: Excel, Maintenance Planning, and Materials Planning and Procurement.
• Able to analyze data for trends and use basic problem-solving techniques to improve trends (fishbone, 5 Why, etc.).
• High level of understanding and experience diagnosing and correcting issues.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to give and share information to/with co-workers, customers, and production management to achieve optimum plant performance.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organization/administrative and time management skills.
• Able to maintain accurate and organized records.
• High energy, self-motivated, ability to be successful without direct supervision.