Maintenance Planner

Job Description

Job Summary :

This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating proactive maintenance work performed at the site, with the objective of minimizing total maintenance cost and effort, by maximizing maintenance work force efficiency and productivity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for initial screening of incoming work orders, identification of scope, and analysis or required level of planning

• Maintains records of service cycles and other maintenance activities

• Coordinates work with the production department to ensure that all equipment and machinery is functioning to full capacity

• Coordinates priority setting with the management team – places specific emphasis on obtaining the input of operations personnel in the setting of priorities

• Manages PM/PM maintenance planning of all machinery and equipment

• Plans jobs with appropriate level of detail for the given skilled trades workforce

• Assists in determining corrective actions needed to improve the accuracy of estimating and improving methods of doing the work

• Analyzes costs to recommend corrective action needed to reduce maintenance costs

• Assists the Maintenance management and Operations partners in periodic analysis of cost trends with recommendations for continual improvements

• Performs long-range and short –range planning which include the regular analysis of backlog relative to available resources

• Complies with all safety rules and regulations

• Communicates with contractor resources directly on specific work orders assigned to the contractors and the performance expectations of the work order

• Negotiates competitive quoting on equipment or services needed

• Project Management/Support responsibilities may be assigned by the Engineering/Maintenance Department Head

• Adheres to Fiberon's safety guidelines

• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output
• Understanding of production processes & technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts required
• Proficient in CMMS with a grasp of financial factors in maintenance
• Basic Spreadsheet and Word Processing (Excel, Word)
• Project Management Software (MS Project)
• Able to read and interpret vendor manuals and drawings
• Able to communicate with shop floor personnel, vendors, OEM suppliers, and management personnel
• Ability to perform some level of cost analysis and work within a structured budget
• Able to develop and deliver a clear and concise presentation when required
• Ability to manage extensive projects
• Able to work towards specific goals and objectives with limited daily oversight

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ direct manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ planning/scheduling
• 2 years’ college and/or technical school preferred
• Purchasing experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Charitable gift matching
• Associate appreciation/recognition programs
• Adoption Assistance
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Innovation products
• Culture committed to work life balance with hybrid work schedules and generous PTO

As part of Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/LARSON/Solar Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low.

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Candidates for positions with FBIN must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.

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