Maintenance Planner

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it...think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Galesburg, IL manufacturing plant, you will be a Maintenance Planner.

• Responsible for the execution of all maintenance work
• Responsible to the Maintenance Manager for the efficient and effective use of planning and scheduling all resources to conduct maintenance activities which result in minimum downtime and maximum productivity
• In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the Maintenance Planner must manage work priorities, develop job plans, define parts, and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective, and efficient work plan
• Provides guidance on improving Preventive Maintenance activities

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Review all planned work requests from assigned areas and determines accuracy of information. Engages appropriate resources to set a preliminary priority.
• Schedule the day to day planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities
• Issue scheduled work orders to technicians and addresses any questions
• Ensure plant shutdowns/outages are planned accordingly
• Schedule parts, tools, and services orders according to production and maintenance schedules, and coordinates the delivery of parts, services, and equipment
• Gather quotes for parts and services. Assists in vendor/contractor selection and acts as a primary contact with vendors/contractors.
• Work with accounting and receiving departments on invoices and receipts
• Compile downtime and other maintenance metric data for plant for reporting
• Track IPP and general maintenance expenditures according to budget
• Control the inventory of assigned products/materials (spare parts included) in accordance with management objectives
• Prepare work orders and issue correct parts
• Verify parts and material shipments against packing slips
• Perform cycle counts
• Responsible for materials and inventory operations
• Locate and retrieve parts requested by maintenance personnel
• Coordinate and organize parts room and supplies, under direction of supervisor
• Perform customer service for vendors and employees, helping them sign out parts as they are used
• Maintain computer database/spreadsheets
• Perform data entry of parts room supply information
• Handle miscellaneous parts room filing
• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards.
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Follow all applicable procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by the manager

Job Requirements

ABOUT YOU

• 3 years of progressive planning/purchasing and/or maintenance experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Maintenance CMMS software, preferably Infor EAM
• Be an assertive self-starter
• General inventory control knowledge
• Possess a knowledge of general maintenance
• Effective time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong team player: proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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