What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner position at MalaceHR?
Location: Gulfport, MS
Schedule: Full-Time | MondayFriday
Were seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to support maintenance operations at a manufacturing facility that performs government contract work. This position is ideal for someone who understands maintenance operations and has hands-on experience using maintenance planning and CMMS software such as Corrigo.
The Maintenance Planner will work closely with maintenance technicians, supervisors, operations, purchasing, and vendors to ensure work orders are properly planned, scheduled, documented, and completed efficiently.
What Youll DoPlan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Create, review, and manage maintenance work orders
Develop detailed job plans including labor, materials, tools, equipment, and outside services
Use maintenance planning software and CMMS platforms to schedule and track work
Maintain accurate work order information, equipment records, and maintenance history
Coordinate with maintenance leadership to establish priorities and schedules
Research equipment history, manuals, drawings, and technical documentation
Estimate labor hours and resources required for maintenance activities
Coordinate parts and material availability with purchasing and vendors
Track planned versus completed maintenance activities
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Coordinate contractors and outside service providers when needed
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and equipment reliability
Maintain accurate documentation and follow established procedures within a government-contract manufacturing environment
What Were Looking For3 years of maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination experience
Hands-on experience with maintenance planning software or CMMS platforms such as Corrigo
Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
Strong understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance
Ability to develop detailed job plans and labor estimates
Experience managing work orders from creation through completion
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and follow-through
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to work effectively with maintenance, operations, purchasing, vendors, and management
Why This Role MattersYour planning directly impacts production, equipment reliability, and the maintenance team's ability to complete work safely and efficiently. You'll play an important role in keeping maintenance activities organized, properly resourced, and on schedule.
If you have strong maintenance planning experience and know your way around a CMMS like Corrigo, we want to hear from you!