Location: Port Washington Pay Rate: $25–$30 per hour Schedule: 1st Shift
We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Planner with a minimum of four years of experience supporting high-speed packaging, processing, or manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. This position supports a maintenance department operating 24/7 across three shifts and requires a strong team player who can collaborate effectively across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and experience managing maintenance planning and scheduling activities to maximize equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
This role requires exceptional organizational, project management, and multitasking skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office, CMMS systems, and maintenance reporting tools while maintaining professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
Key Responsibilities
Uphold all safety, health, and environmental standards while ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations
Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities to maximize efficiency and equipment uptime
Identify and coordinate required parts, materials, tools, and outside services needed for maintenance work
Analyze maintenance and operational data to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations for improving equipment reliability and plant performance
Procure and manage maintenance parts, supplies, and inventory to support timely completion of work orders
Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, benchmarks, and tracking systems focused on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency
Oversee invoices, purchase orders, contractor work, and maintenance work orders to ensure accuracy and completion
Maintain and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including tracking labor allocation, work orders, and contractor utilization
Support and track Bottom Line Impact Projects (BLIPs) to drive cost savings and operational improvements
Manage Group Sheets and Purchase Order Requests (PORs) for workflow accuracy and financial tracking
Serve as the primary liaison between the company and external vendors and contractors
Provide backup support to the Maintenance Manager as needed to ensure continuity of operations
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of maintenance planning experience in manufacturing, packaging, or processing environments
Experience supporting high-speed production equipment required
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance principles
Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience with inventory management, purchasing, and contractor coordination preferred
Preferred Skills
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
CMMS Management
OSHA & EPA Compliance
Manufacturing Equipment Support
Inventory & Parts Management
Vendor & Contractor Coordination
Work Order & Purchase Order Management
Reliability & Process Improvement
Data Analysis & Reporting
Project Management & Multitasking
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Numbers & Facts
Location
Port Washington, WI
Salary
$25–$30 Per Hour
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Billingunmatched
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)unmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Safety Systemsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
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