Maintenance Planner

Job Summary

Employees in positions allocated to this series provide support to the achievement of plant objectives through managing, planning, and execution of maintenance programs and projects, and efficiently manages to achieve results through the maintenance team.

The Role

Job Series:

Maintenance

Series Overview:

Employees in positions allocated to this series provide support to the achievement of plant objectives through managing, planning, and execution of maintenance programs and projects, and efficiently manages to achieve results through the maintenance team.

Job Title*:

Maintenance Planner

Job Overview:

• Employees in positions at this level of the series plan Uses current knowledge & documentation to develop clear job plans that facilitate maintenance productivity (ability to schedule effectively, quality of workmanship, utilization of labor, materials and services) to ensure safe and quality work execution.
• Improves documentation for future use to support continuous improvement of maintenance work execution.
• Works under general direction.

Job Duties & Accountabilities

List the 7 to 10 typical job duties and accountabilities.

Typical duties of a Maintenance Planner include:

1. Review new work orders for planning by priority as given by Coordinator & create proposed job plans to meet execution timing communicated by Coordinator

2. Complete field scoping & review existing documentation

3. Engage Supervisors, Technicians, & Reliability to support review of proposed job plans

4. Create effective job packages for planned work orders containing field scoping photos, permits required, maintenance standards & procedures, P&ID's.

5. Ensure job plans and job packages are archived effectively for future use.

6. Obtain information for materials and equipment required, including lead times; request quotes and order materials; receive approval from appropriate level of Plant Leadership for material expediting if necessary to meet Production & Maintenance needs.

7. Track materials, services, and special tool availability; coordinate and communicate the details of materials, services, and tools to optimize Plan Execution.

8. Mark work orders as Ready to Schedule once job packages are created, materials are kitted & available, & resources are verified.

9. Initiate updates or creation of documentation (SAP Master Data including Bill of Materials, Procedures, P&IDs, etc.) based on gaps identified from planning and execution of work orders, or for new equipment.

10. Perform job duties in a manner that follow food safety and quality guidelines including but not limited to HACCP, GMPs, QA Policies, Sanitation, and Pest Control.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

What should be the minimum education required for a new person entering this position?

Specialty Training beyond H.S.

Formal training through an apprenticeship program or trade school in Industrial Maintenance.

Experience

What is the minimum years "on-the-job" experience required for a new person entering this position, with or without the Education listed above?

3 years

3 years experience with progressive levels of responsibility as a maintenance technician.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities List the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to undertake the job.

1) Knowledge of

• Maintenance procedures
• Electrical distribution systems
• MRIS programs
• Safe work practices

2) Ability to

• Manage multiple priorities
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Work effectively within teams and with production management.

3) Skill in

• Preventative/Predictive Maintenance
• Facilities maintenance

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