The primary role of the maintenance planner/scheduler is to improve equipment reliability while minimizing conversion costs. This is accomplished through sound planning practices, which includes efficient utilization of labor, parts, materials, and outside vendor services. The planner/scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities performed in the area to which the planner/scheduler is assigned. The planner/ scheduler maintains liaisons and coordination between maintenance and other departments; maintains appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis for reporting on the effectiveness of the maintenance planning and scheduling and its impact to the business. Analyze maintenance performance and recommends actions to improve performance
Principal Accountabilities
Work with reliability manager, production manager, maintenance leaders, and shift managers to plan and complete WO's effectively
Provide shift managers with reports, PM's, WO's and other tools needed to effectively direct TRs and operators on their shifts to complete WO's
Planner/scheduler should have knowledge of each department's activities in order to effectively and efficiently schedule work orders in each area
Period ending KPI reporting to central engineering and reliability manager
Attend daily DOM meeting and reporting of reliability metrics
Maintain creation, planning, scheduling, and closing WO's in SAP
Converting all M1s into WOs and coaching TRs how to input M1s
Reviews and assures work orders are properly filled out:
Work scope clearly described
Check if the priority and requested completion dates are realistic and provide practical lead-time.
Charge numbers and other coding are complete and accurate
Identifies and obtains necessary materials, work instructions, manuals, appropriate tools, etc. to execute the planned work order.
Networking within the segment and across segment
Develop daily, weekly, monthly reporting on reliability KPIs for site and category use
Owner of BOMs for the site to make sure parts are BOM'd to correct equipment
Leads weekly maintenance planning meeting for Tuesday alignment meeting with Operations for upcoming PM days
Assists operators and TRs with WOs on down days as needed to build capability
Planner/scheduler works with the production planning group to make sure adequate downtime is planned to complete maintenance work
Examines jobs to be done and determines best way to accomplish the work in conjunction with the maintenance leader
Assist Asset System Technician and Receivables Technician in kitting parts for WO's
Performs other tasks and special assignments as requested by reliability manager
The ability to handle multiple priorities and complexity
Create W.O.'s after predictive measurements require an intervention
Breakdown Elimination DMS owner on PM Pillar
Flow to work as needed to meet the business need
Other job duties as assigned by site leadership
Key Functional Skills & Knowledge
The planner/scheduler must be proficient with in-house software, such as SAP, Word processing software, spreadsheet software, electronic mail, internet, intranet, etc.
A high level of planning and organizing skills are required to be proficient in the position
Ability to manage multiple tasks and multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong equipment and operational knowledge are necessary. Have adequate craft knowledge to estimate Labor hours and materials to visualize the job to be performed.
Able to read blueprints and shop drawings.
Ability to use Mars EPDM drawing management system to locate and access drawings
The planner/scheduler must react quickly to changes in requirements based on their understanding of priorities.
Orientation and commitment to customer service.
High level interpersonal skills are required to negotiate and collaborate
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to create sketches to clarify work order instructions. Skills to conduct meetings.
Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to understand budgets, cost estimating, and value to business
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in maintenance/reliability
3 to 5 years of experience in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment
3 years working with SAP
Advanced mechanical and electrical skills
High school diploma or GED
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely
Understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with all levels and functions
Ability to work rotating shifts under stressful conditions such as heat, cold, heights, and/or confined spaces
Have full mobility with the ability to climb ladders and stairs
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience in maintenance/reliability
7 years working with SAP
Previous storeroom experience
Demonstrated experience working in Quality
Demonstrated experience working in safety.
Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment.
Functional knowledge and understanding of HACCP concepts
