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Maintenance planner requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in maintenance planner job postings.
Sample maintenance planner requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in maintenance planning.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
Sample required maintenance planner soft skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Maintenance planner job description example 1

Greif maintenance planner job description

The Maintenance Planner should have a high degree of focus on safety and be active with the mill safety program. Responsible for work order review, planning and materials procurement for the facilities maintenance department. Works closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance Craftsmen, Storeroom Coordinator and OEM vendors/suppliers to create detailed job plans for corrective/preventative maintenance, shutdowns and manage the work order backlog. Maintain and update the EAM system equipment bill of materials, parts records and preventative maintenance activities. Become a SME for the EAM system and maintenance work order planning and scheduling process.
Key Responsibilities
Plans and schedules corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities, while coordinating daily with production, engineering and maintenance supervision.Tracks work orders and maintains equipment history files.Controls and optimizes maintenance spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing and inventorying with the Storeroom Coordinator.Involved with root cause analyses for equipment and system failures. Directs maintenance colleagues towards identified problems through work order system.Follows established procedures to resolve technical problems. Provides support to operations to increase machine uptime and productivity.Adheres to all plant safety policies. Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Typically possesses a Bachelor's/Associates degree or equivalent work experience as a Skilled Tradesperson and at least 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrates strong analytical skills.Knowledgeable or experience with work order planning and scheduling.Familiar with common maintenance tools, manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting procedures and basic repairs procedures.Possesses a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.Proficient in Microsoft Project and Office Suite.Experience with using and being an administrator for a CMMS system.Project management training or experience
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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.
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Maintenance planner job description example 2

Conagra Brands maintenance planner job description

Responsible for the planning and scheduling of all plant maintenance activities including the coordination of preventive, planned, and un-planned maintenance . Processes and prioritizes work orders, examines and determines best approach for work order completion. Analyzes all planned change parts and makes recommendations for Preventative Maintenance changes. Ensures functional standards are maintained between maintenance, accounting and production departments along with accountability of external vendors. Initiates requisitions for maintenance and indirect purchases. Acts as a liaison between the production, engineering, and maintenance departments.

Ensures parts inventory is adequate to support production/drumbeat activity and at the lowest possible level.Leads Pre and Post Drumbeat meetings as well as all Drumbeat activities.Ensures work orders are accomplished and correctly prioritized.Communicates daily with maintenance, production, accounting and vendors to resolve any issues.Communicates daily and weekly notes on planned and unplanned work Supervisor functions. (Weekend Rotation, Cover absences, First Hours and ensuring standard work process adherence) Makes equipment numbers, tasks and task numbers Adds parts to tasks. (PM03 PM01).Verifies accurate tagging in LEDS, PM02 notification, and BDARAssists Predictive Maintenance supervisor with BDAR review.Requisitions parts and materials as needed for work order packages and non-stocked items.Creates reports as needed Attends weekly departmental RRIdentifies and develops projects for continuous improvement within the department and the plant, including reliability improvements Identifies and implements cost reduction projects in the facility.Reviews work order backlog and rework to determine root cause and provide improvement recommendations Reduces inventory through standardization - (excess inventory) Develops standard work order templates for jobs that are repetitive and require only time planning Works with other planners on updating PM's (hour based, functionality, recommended changes, etc…) Supports other departments and project work as needed.

High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred SAP or CMMS experience Formal planner training or experience Three to five years' experience in maintenance role in a manufacturing environment Food manufacturing experience Background in Allen-Brady PLC's. Machine repair background.Computer skills, MS-Word, MS-Excel, and CAD.Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization.Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret a variety of technical information in mathematical and/or narrative form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Ability to understand people and have good inter-personal skills when working with skilled and/or unskilled people.Ability to understand how to work with the customer and who the customer is.Ability to know what the priorities are and how to set those priorities when working with the customer.Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management skills and flexibility.
Physical Requirements (optional)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally 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. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. 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.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye , Marie Callender's , Banquet , Healthy Choice , Slim Jim , Reddi-wip , and Vlasic , and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP , Duke's , Earth Balance , Gardein , and Frontera .
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.
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Maintenance planner job description example 3

Eastman maintenance planner job description

Eastman's current hiring policy encourages and prefers new hires be fully vaccinated before reporting to work in this role wh en possible .

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2021 revenues of approximately $10.5 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Responsibilities

• Drive the Zero Incident Mindset culture among Central Maintenance Team • Prepare/organize job plans, MOC packages and task sheets for Team Manager/Scheduler to give to crafts persons as jobs are assigned. • Group work orders to make the execution steps more efficient • Specify and request parts and materials in advance of need and stage accordingly • Perform field walk downs with the appropriate resources to define work scope and requirements • Work within SAP to update job backlog status add materials when needed • Utilize backlog analytic tools to monitor P&S effectiveness • Work closely with operations and third party personnel to understand job requirements and priorities • Develop, maintain and update maintenance job plan packets within SAP and/or the job plan library • Develop PM/PD's using SAP or other software • Evaluate jobs completed/in progress and compare to job plan • Initiate "Management of Change" process as needed • Build in environmental, safety and health steps in job plans • Create spare parts and equipment ID number lists, including changes • Maintain ISO critical and Regulatory test equipment and records • Determine and reserve resources (people, equipment, specialty tools) needed for the job • Prepare SOR documents for jobs expected to be capital or any job that may exceed $40K • Identify cost and efficiency improvement opportunities • Confirm orders when needed • Work with outside contractors as needed • Perform backup duties for Team Manager as needed • Support maintenance on off-shifts as part of a rotating on-call list

Qualifications

+ Minimum 5 years of experience in a maintenance role

+ Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and Outlook. SAP proficiency required.

+ Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings.

+ Knowledge of operations/equipment in assigned area is preferred

+ Knowledge of the "Management of Change", Purchasing and Stores processes process and relevant HSES requirements

+ Strong planning, organization, facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Must be a self-starter and able to manage multiple tasks at a time

+ Analytical skills and a desire to provide "attention to detail"

+ Ability to estimate work loads

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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