The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler coordinates the work activities of the Maintenance and Engineering team. Accessing, understanding, and making decisions on information of all types in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) is fundamental to the position. The Planner prepares efficient and effective work plans for all Preventive, Predictive, Corrective, Condition-Based, and Project/Backlog Maintenance work; works with the Technical Stores Team to ensure parts are available and ready; ensures internal and external labor resources are available; and coordinates execution of the plan in conjunction with the production schedule through working with the production scheduling team in a timely manner.
The Maintenance Planner supports the TRT’s and TLS’s by providing expert guidance, maintaining open flow of communication up and down the maintenance organizational structure. Identifies and escalates problems proactively. The Maintenance Planner will maintain all SAP measures related to work order completion, workorder back log, schedule completion, labor utilizations, and other measured as defined. Additionally, tracking results, pushing for execution of improvement projects, initiating focused projects based on Maintenance trends, and participating in process improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan all Predictive, Preventive, and Condition Based Maintenance, in conjunction with the sites production and operational plan, including resource (mechanic, operators, parts, equipment) availability to effectively and efficiently execute activities in a coordinated way. Help prioritize and escalate as necessary critical works.
Manage SAP Data including ensuring that appropriate information, including FLOC, BOM's, PM's, etc. are entered into the SAP system when a modification, improvement, or addition is made to manufacturing, utilities, and/or other support area equipment.
Monitor work order backlog; schedule backlog work in a timely manner to maintain a reasonable level.
Monitor/audit Mechanic data entry and quality into SAP system. Provide support and training as required to ensure meaningful and comprehensive information is available.
Evaluate all notifications, working with Maintenance Manager and Mechanics. Convert to Work Orders or provide feedback to requestors as appropriate.
Monitor Workorder Completion, Backlog, and Schedule Compliance to ensure health of maintenance systems.
Drive continuous improvement projects related to maintenance as assigned by working with operations and engineering alike.
Generate and distribute KPI, and trend analysis and SAP reports.
Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
5 years’ experience in a technical field, preferably manufacturing of consumer goods. Or
2 years’ experience in a technical field, preferably manufacturing of consumer goods and a technical certification or bachelor’s degree. Technical studies or technical bachelor discipline related to Mechanical,
Experience with CMMS system (SAP, Maximo, MP2, MLS, etc.)
Must have continuous improvement mindset.
Strong analysis skills.
Ability to make ongoing judgments and decisions to keep the business functioning at a high level.
Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive WCS culture and follow established values.
Able to work off-shifts, weekends and extended shifts (i.e. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.)
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Accountable for personal development and improvement.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
High level of computer expertise and competence.
Analytical skills in problem solving including DMAIC.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Strong understanding of mechanical processes, equipment and electrical systems.
Familiar with other Maintenance Improvement methodologies; work with site/Corporate Engineers.
Open to new methods and opportunities.
Positive conflict management skills.
Participation in the start-up or commissioning of technical equipment and/or production lines.
Basic understanding of Costing guidelines and Finance & Accounting principles.
SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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