Maintenance Planner

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Create detailed work orders with required labor, tools, and materials.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, technicians, and supervisors.
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance history, and work orders.
• Ensure parts and materials are available by working with purchasing and inventory.
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend reliability improvements.
• Track and report maintenance KPIs (downtime, work orders, costs).
• Coordinate outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including PPE and lockout/tagout.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and project management skills.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or certification in maintenance, engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience

• At least 3 years of maintenance planning or related experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.