MAINTENANCE PLANNER SPECIALIST
Description
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Planning Specialist
EEO/AAP: 6/61
FLSA STATUS: SALARIED
DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE
REPORTS TO: MAINTENACE MANAGER
AREA OF USE: WACO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY (Waco, Texas)
SUMMARY
The Maintenance Planning Specialist is responsible for developing and overseeing maintenance plans to ensure the efficient operation of all equipment and facilities. This role involves defining technical criteria, providing technical support, conducting failure analysis, and implementing improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce costs. The supervisor will also train maintenance teams, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Additionally, this position will supervise the Fabricator, PM Planner, and Maintenance Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.
- Define the technical criteria for the elaboration of maintenance plans.
- Provide technical support for the maintenance supervisions.
- Conduct studies of components and nationalization.
- Participate in failure analysis, providing technical and methodological support.
- Lead improvement work to reduce losses and costs and increase reliability.
- Analyze maintenance performance indicators and propose corrective actions for deviations.
- Review maintenance plans and create technical standards for maintenance.
- Train maintenance teams.
- Support management in maintenance, ensuring compliance with standards and legal requirements.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Coordinate with production and operations teams to schedule maintenance activities without disrupting production.
- Evaluate and recommend new maintenance tools, technologies, and practices to improve efficiency.
- Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, and repairs.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate with vendors and contractors to ensure timely and quality maintenance services.
- Conduct regular audits of maintenance processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Supervise the Fabricator, PM Planner, and Maintenance Coordinator, ensuring their tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education: Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Maintenance Management, Industrial Technology).
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance planner or coordinator role.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of industrial maintenance and electrical functions.
- Ability to read and interpret technical/engineering documents, drawings, and schematics.
- Proficiency in using maintenance management software and tools.
- Communication Skills:
- Ability to write detailed repair reports.
- Good verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members and management.
- Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex maintenance issues.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate maintenance performance indicators and propose corrective actions.
- Organizational Skills:
- Ability to build and maintain a maintenance library for repairs.
- Strong organizational skills to manage maintenance schedules and inventory.
- Inclusivity:
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and supports individuals with disabilities and veterans.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
None
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/METHODS:
All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties. Once the employee completes this training they will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work station. A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.
TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Those responsible for training and indoctrination may include: personnel representatives, safety director, maintenance manager.
METHOD OF TRACKING EMPLOYEE PROGRESS:
The Maintenance Manager is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance.
EXIT TRAINING FOR MEASURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS:
A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate employee effectiveness and performance. At the end of this period the supervisor will evaluate the job performance of each new employee utilizing current forms and procedures in effect at that time. The employee will be rated and evaluated on essential work duties listed above as well as attendance, tardiness, interaction with co-workers and management, attitudes and work actions. Unacceptable performance of duties and disciplinary actions will be documented on corrective action reports and appropriate personnel records. Absent any negative actions, the employee may be eligible for a wage increase according to the wage and salary policies in effect at that time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb, stoop, and bend . The employee frequently is required to walk, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or customer specifications and processes required of personnel so assigned.
EOE, including disability/vets
Must complete an application to be considered for the position