MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Adhesives Research Inc. • Glen Rock, PA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Planner’s primary job function is to plan and coordinate activities for the Maintenance Department. Drives to maintain the work order backlog at an acceptable level and works with other team members in the department to minimize unplanned production downtime.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Strong background in maintenance planning/coordinating work flows
• Minimum of 10 years experience in maintenance
• Experience / knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and principles
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical ability
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Previous maintenance supervisory experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for the Maintenance Mechanics: PM’s, Work Orders, Project Work, etc. using CMMS software (Limble)
• Serves as Primary Administrator of the CMMS software (Limble)
• Coordinate with Maintenance Clerk on procurement and kitting of parts for planned work.
• Maintain and improve Adhesives Research manufacturing facilities, support systems and equipment.
• Support change controls and capital projects in conjunction with Quality, Operations, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering.
• Lead, facilitate, and champion process optimization and continuous improvement projects designed to promote top line growth opportunities through: equipment reliability, PMs, work order closures, and safety improvements
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Write change controls as required per SPAR 7233
• Write planned deviations and non-conformances for PM’s as needed
• Supports the area managers and supervisors with key metrics, identifies and implements continuous improvement actions; makes identifiable and substantial contributions to improving equipment reliability, PMs, and facility cleanliness
• Interface with external equipment vendors, engineering companies, contractors, and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner to associates, external customers, and vendors
• Conform to Company policies and procedures, Quality Systems, cGMPs, ISO, OSHA, etc.
• Perform and/or support maintenance duties as needed.
• Coordinate engineering capital projects as well as contractor work projects
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.) and company procedures
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED