Maintenance Planner

Novolex • Greensboro, NC

1d • $29 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner & MRO Parts Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing both the maintenance planning process and the procurement, inventory, and distribution of parts necessary to support production and packaging equipment. This combined role will ensure operational efficiency, with a focus on minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance costs, and ensuring parts availability for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, particularly in packaging equipment or related systems such as electromechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and process water systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as Maintenance Connection, MP2, Maximo, or similar systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP systems is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with functions like VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Conditional Formatting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments, including contractors, vendors, and senior management.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a forklift license within 60 days of hire/promotion.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and work in a moderately conditioned industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with plant safety policies, ensuring proper equipment maintenance and safe practices.
• Ensure the correct safety documentation is utilized, in accordance with company policies.
• Own and manage the CMMS asset hierarchy and preventative maintenance schedules for all facilities, production lines, and support equipment, including packaging systems, material handling, and automation equipment.
• Oversee daily CMMS work order management, including assignment to available maintenance personnel, reviewing work completion, and ensuring timely closure of work orders.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to plan, schedule, and execute planned maintenance work, with the goal of maximizing equipment uptime while minimizing costs.
• Package planned work orders into parts kits and ensure availability of required materials before work begins, in coordination with the storeroom team.
• Accurately estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs for all planned maintenance activities.
• Assist in CMMS planning and execution for capital projects and plant upgrades.
• Lead weekly maintenance scheduling meetings with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to ensure work is properly prioritized and resources are allocated effectively.
• Utilize MTBF and root cause analysis methods to drive continuous improvement and eliminate equipment failures.
• Oversee the procurement, inventory, and management of all parts and materials required for production and maintenance.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical spare parts, keeping inventory at optimal levels to prevent production downtime.
• Track parts usage and inventory, working with the storeroom team to manage efficient storage and retrieval of materials.
• Regularly assess parts inventory levels, ensuring critical spares are stocked and non-essential items are minimized.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost-effective pricing and terms on parts and materials.
• Continuously track parts usage trends and suggest improvements to streamline parts procurement and inventory management.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning.
• Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees