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

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