Maintenance Planner Lead

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the areas under their responsibility
• Ensure the safety, scheduling, supervision, training of their work force
• Prioritizing work requests, specifying parts, and completing proper job plans for the maintenance department
• Ensure BOM accuracy and help improve asset preventative maintenance plans
• Eliminate waste in time, parts, cost, and machine breakdowns to improve reliability and improve workforce productivity and quality
• Use available metrics and data to continuously improve operations to achieve the Fort Smith plant operational goals
• Live and adhere to the Safety Culture of Zero Accidents and ensure plant safety needs are given top priority in the planning process
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Storeroom, Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and all other plant personnel
• Actively support TPM and the PM pillar, with a focus on processing red tags
• Coordinate the scheduling and planning of plant maintenance work to ensure available down time is fully utilized – does not allow aged work orders to accumulate
• Lead the Daily Approval Meetings
• Participate in a variety of meetings and special projects as needed
• Effectively plan extended shutdowns, including coordination with other departments and contractors, with support as needed
• Utilize and update plant blueprints, drawings, instructional manuals, and special procedures
• Comply with all plant rules
• Provide detailed scope of work, including estimates of key work steps, materials, manpower, safety considerations and additional resources as needed for all planned work
• Familiar with precision maintenance tools and applications and utilize in work plans when appropriate
• Help to determine root cause of failures and help identify and implement permanent corrective actions
• Update and correct equipment files, specifications, parts lists (BOM), descriptions, etc. as errors or outdated information are encountered
• Work in conjunction with Storeroom to ensure materials availability and kitting of planned work
• Work overtime as needed to support down days, emergencies, extended shutdowns, and manage backlog
• Input new and revised PMs into CMMS (SAP)
• Write PMs in standardized form adopted across plant maintenance teams
• Edit existing PMs and provides proper formatting approval
• Partner with Reliability Engineer to ensure compliance
• Track repair frequencies and issues, labor hours, labor consumption rates, PM completion rates, and removal of ineffective or obsolete PMs
• Publish PM’s weekly, PM retention according to company policy, and proper PM management for both internal and external auditing
• Fill in for Maintenance Supervisor as needed

• 5 Years of Leadership Experience
• Minimum 5 years industrial maintenance experience
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, electrical experience preferred
• Must be familiar with a CMMS (SAP preferred)
• Must have strong communications skills
• Demonstrates creativity and problem-solving ability
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing and able to speak in a group setting and train others
• Strong work ethic and excellent attendance
• Possess strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, motivated and goal oriented
• Must be computer literate- Competent in Microsoft Office software
• This position does not support Sponsorship for Employment Visas
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Perform basic arithmetic – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions
• Able to read blueprints, equipment schematics, and parts breakdowns
• Able to use manuals, computer searches, and/or vendor contacts to research parts, materials and tools
• Able to use full range of measurement tools
• Able to manage multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize
• Knowledge of practical applications of OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
• Basic knowledge of PLC based controls and HMI applications (Siemens & Allen-Bradley)
• General knowledge of TPM and maintenance processes
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific task
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- periodically
• Exposure to noise- periodically
• Hand/Eye Coordination– continuously
• Walk, sit, stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
• Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Work at heights-periodically
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Able to communicate with co-workers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications
• Possess manual dexterity necessary and ability to operate equipment, operate a computer, and other standard office equipment
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception

Preferred candidates will have maintenance/mechanical/planner experience

• Competitive compensation
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Insurances for: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Disability/Supplemental Offerings
• 401k (Company Contribution regardless of employee participation – PLUS matching for employee contributions)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and 11 Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Services
• Stock Purchase Program