What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD MAINTENANCE PLANNER position at Adhesives Research Inc.?
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Grade Level: G-13 |
Department: Maintenance | Reports To: Maintenance Manager |
Direct Reports: None |
Job Summary:
- Provide Back-up support for the Maintenance Superintendent.
- Plans work orders and coordinates activities for the Maintenance Department: PM’s, Work Orders, Project Work, etc. using CMMS software (Limble)
- Responsible for running weekly work order scheduling meetings for production and maintenance departments
- Maintain and improve Adhesives Research facilities, support systems, lab and production equipment
- Supports change controls and capital projects in conjunction with Quality, Operations, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering
- Supports process optimization and continuous improvement opportunities through equipment reliability, PMs, work order closures, and safety improvements
Essential Functions:
- Initiate NCRs and perform root cause investigations for equipment related issues
- Supports the Maintenance Specialist with procurement and management of inventory/parts
- Self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Write change deviations as required for past due PM’s
- Supports the area managers/process owners 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
- Collaborate and contribute to the development of new products, processes, and equipment, as needed
- 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.
- Coordinate engineering capital projects as well as contractor work projects
- Work with Maintenance Department Manager and Superintendent to identify training needs for mechanics
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.) and company procedures
Additional Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Specifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Prefer candidates to have additional technical education and or cross training in mechanical and electrical controls
- Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling and coordinating workflows
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing 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