Maintenance Job Planner

Location: Roanoke, Indiana
Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay Rate: Starting at $34/hour, based on experience

Position Summary

The Maintenance Job Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance and sanitation activities to maximize equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and overall plant performance. This position serves as a key facilitator of maintenance planning and problem-solving processes, ensuring maintenance resources, materials, and schedules are effectively aligned with operational requirements.

The Maintenance Job Planner works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to support preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

Develop detailed maintenance and sanitation work plans for weekends, shutdowns, and planned outages.
Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities to maximize labor, materials, and equipment utilization.
Prepare maintenance work packages, including:
- Job scope
- Labor requirements
- Safety considerations
- Parts and material availability
Coordinate parts kitting and material staging for maintenance and engineering projects.
Ensure maintenance activities are planned and executed with minimal disruption to production operations.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Analyze equipment failures and breakdown trends to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Prioritize equipment improvement initiatives using:
- Breakdown history
- Maintenance data
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Review, develop, and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Create, revise, and maintain PM procedures and schedules.
Champion and maintain maintenance FMEA processes throughout the facility.
Assist in identifying and classifying critical equipment to support reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on asset performance and operational efficiency.

Project Coordination

Coordinate maintenance and engineering projects from planning through execution.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams on:
- Capital projects
- Equipment upgrades
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Interface with OEMs, contractors, vendors, and customers regarding maintenance-related activities and technical support.
Track project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

Maintenance Systems & Process Management

Facilitate, maintain, and audit the Planned Maintenance system to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Lead Preventive Maintenance planning meetings and provide relevant maintenance metrics and performance data.
Monitor key maintenance performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend process improvements.
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, records, and planning systems.
Ensure CMMS data integrity and support ongoing system improvements.

Meetings & Reporting

Participate in and support the following recurring meetings:

Daily Global Facilities Reporting Meetings
Weekly Preventive Maintenance Planning Meetings
Weekly Weekend Planning Meetings
Monthly Maintenance FMEA Review Meetings

Qualifications

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant maintenance planning experience will be considered.

Experience

3–5 years of maintenance, reliability, planning, or manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience with:
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
Knowledge of industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.

Skills & Competencies

Strong planning, organizational, and project coordination skills.
Ability to analyze maintenance data and identify improvement opportunities.
Working knowledge of:
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Preventive Maintenance methodologies
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Join Us?

Competitive starting pay based on experience
Stable Monday–Friday day-shift schedule
Opportunity to play a key role in equipment reliability and plant performance
Collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment
Involvement in continuous improvement and capital project initiatives

Maintenance Planner