Maintenance Planner - Manufacturing

Sauer Brands, Inc.•San Luis Obispo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Procurement Planner is responsible for scheduling routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance for the San Luis Obispo, CA production facilities. This role will work closely with all departments to identify needs, establish priorities, and coordinate maintenance activities. Additionally, this position will focus on reducing chronic maintenance issues and improving overall plant efficiency through training and implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) best practices. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative, and inquisitive
Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPI’s
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details
Personal values that mesh with SBI values
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities.
Stellar references based on contributions and performance.
Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas
Experience with Maximo CMMS systems or other like CMMS computer systems.
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
Strong teamwork skills
Good verbal communication skills
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage proper inventory control procedures, and processes to ensure inventory accuracy of maintenance equipment and parts.
Oversee all new order and restock purchases and coordinate the shipping, including returns.
Efficiently work within our computerized maintenance management software (Maximo), Microsoft office, and Outlook.
Issue and track purchase orders while working closely with accounts payable.
Monitor department spend for Capital and Expense purchases.
Review and recommend implemented inventory control to verify improvement with inventory efficiency and accountability.
Establish and maintain inventory min/max levels, parts tracking for future data.
Work with Maintenance Technicians to identify critical spares and create budgets for purchasing needed items.
Optimize existing equipment preventative maintenance plans to ensure reliable operation
Audits and monitors cycle counts routinely.
Negotiate and shop for best pricing with suppliers.
Create and process purchase orders.
Complete goods receipt transactions and monitor parts budget to maintain spending controls
Prepare various reports and enter data into the CMMS computer system.
Perform duties as Site CMMS administrator, including working with other sites developing corporate CMMS SOP.
Develop, implement, and manage data for preventative maintenance.
Use 5S organizational methodologies to optimize and maintain a clean, well-organized maintenance shop.
Coordinate contractor scheduling for third party projects.
Required willingness to frequently stand, walk, push, pull, kneel, and reach.
Required ability to lift 30 lbs. with or without reasonable assistance.
Ability to work well without supervision while using time management skills.
Ability to display great customer service skills with peers, vendors, and management.
Perform other duties as requested by supervision.