What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner position at Lakeside Book Company?
Phoenix Color® is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. Drawing on a broad spectrum of materials and decorative technologies, Phoenix Color® produces memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products.
Phoenix Color® has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing.
As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™.
Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today’s competitive marketplace.
Starting Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000, based on experience
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Drive Change. Elevate Performance. Build a Culture of Excellence.
Located in the Hagerstown, MD facility and reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the effective planning and scheduling of work, with material procurement for specific jobs/tasks primarily through the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for production equipment and related support systems, buildings and facilities.
What You'll Do
Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Phoenix Color® has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing.
As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™.
Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today’s competitive marketplace.
Starting Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000, based on experience
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Drive Change. Elevate Performance. Build a Culture of Excellence.
Located in the Hagerstown, MD facility and reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for the effective planning and scheduling of work, with material procurement for specific jobs/tasks primarily through the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for production equipment and related support systems, buildings and facilities.
What You'll Do
- Manages and prioritizes maintenance work using CMMS, ensuring requests are accurate, valid, and clearly defined
- Plans jobs by estimating labor, materials, tools, and skills needed, including routine maintenance and complex projects
- Prepares and organizes all required resources (documents, parts, tools) and ensures readiness before scheduling
- Balances workloads with available labor and coordinates with supervisors, operations, and vendors to minimize downtime
- Oversees work order backlog, scheduling, inventory usage, and procurement to control costs and maintain efficiency
- Improves maintenance processes by analyzing trends, developing procedures, maintaining CMMS data integrity, and reporting insights
- Other duties as assigned
- Experience with CMMS systems (MVP-One preferred) and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including ability to read schematics and drawings
- At least 2 years of maintenance planning experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of maintenance methods, tools, equipment, and preventive maintenance practices
- Strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities (5S mindset)
- Experience working with vendors and managing projects or programs (preferred)
- Flexible schedule, commitment to safety standards, and relevant education or equivalent experience
- Clean and safe work environment
- Work-life balance
- Growth and promotion opportunities
- Great culture and co-workers
Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000