Technical Planner

Location: Russellville, AR • Pay Rate: $36.00/hr • Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm

About the Role

In this critical role at the Russellville XPS Foam Plant, you will be instrumental in maintaining the plant's assets at peak performance levels through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and efficient scheduling. Collaborating closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Maintenance Technicians, you will ensure that job plans are thorough and inclusive, with all necessary components identified prior to scheduling the work. You will coordinate job priorities and equipment availability to optimize workflow effectiveness, lead the planning and scheduling of workload for all plant downtime events, and work in partnership with maintenance leads and the maintenance supervisor to ensure operational continuity.

During downtime events, you will coordinate with external contractors and collaborate with the divisional engineering support team for successful project execution. The role also includes managing various capital projects, serving as either the project manager or technical expert as needed, and providing on-call support. TPM will be a fundamental aspect of this position, with KPI tracking and updates integral to this maintenance approach. You will have opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to contribute to the successful operation of the plant, ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and improving operations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all work notifications to determine the level of job plan required.
• Prepares upcoming weeks maintenance schedule based on work order priority, production schedule, and machine availability.
• Works with Senior Maintenance Technicians to schedule all workload for maintenance team members.
• Adheres to safety guidelines in accordance with Safe Practices and Job Safety Analysis.
• Supports plant safety teams: confined space, working from height, hot work, electrical safety, lock out tag out, etc.
• Organizes any special tools and equipment.
• Coordinates with outside contractors based on requirements.
• Prepares requisitions for on-site contractor support and ensures policy adherence during on-site activities.
• Reviews drawings, prints, and sketches.
• Verifies availability of parts and materials.
• Manages work order kit process.
• Works with receiving coordinator to issue/stage materials for routine maintenance tasks.
• Manages and reports the work order backlog.
• Runs KPI or other required reports to support the Maintenance Department.
• Works with maintenance leads to close-out work order documentation.
• Maintains controlled documents assigned to the Maintenance Department.
• Engages and supports plant 5S and TPM initiatives; focused primarily on PM Pillar activities.
• Works with maintenance leads to create, update, and maintain BOM structure within SAP.
• Maintains total SAP structure based on OC MRG requirements.
• Prepares, reviews, creates, and revises documentation for all PM tasks.
• Reviews min/max levels with maintenance leads and adjusts if necessary, according to history and direction of the Maintenance Manager.
• Handles purchasing/invoicing for all spare parts, services, and other plant needs.
• Leads DAM and planning/scheduling meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 1+ years of Maintenance Planner experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of Maintenance Planner experience.
• Post-secondary technical education.

Skills

• Efficient with computers and all Microsoft Suite programs.
• Proficient experience with SAP computer maintenance management system.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to follow through.
• Experience and skills in project management, maintenance planning, and problem solving.
• Ability to travel as needed.