What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner position at Owens Corning?
Hiring Manager: Hany Azmy
HR Rep: Patricia Oltar
Summary
The purpose of the Maintenance Planner at the Kearny roofing plant is to coordinate and plan maintenance activities that support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance work, coordinating contractors, supporting project execution, and improving equipment reliability through effective maintenance planning processes.
REQUIRED Experience
We are committed to developing and upskilling our maintenance team. While candidates are expected to bring maintenance experience from a manufacturing environment, there are many aspects of the role that can be learned through on-the-job training.
Training for this position will include, but is not limited to:
Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The employee should possess the ability to:
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
HR Rep: Patricia Oltar
Summary
The purpose of the Maintenance Planner at the Kearny roofing plant is to coordinate and plan maintenance activities that support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance work, coordinating contractors, supporting project execution, and improving equipment reliability through effective maintenance planning processes.
REQUIRED Experience
- Two (2) year’s experience in related maintenance trade or occupation in a manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or GED
- Maintenance related computer systems (such as SAP) experience preferred
- Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to support safe and reliable production operations.
- Manage maintenance work orders, resources, and contractor activities to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and project work.
- Support Energy Control Procedures (ECPs), Lock Tag Try (LTT) compliance, and contractor safety requirements.
- Analyze equipment failures, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&ID drawings, and other technical documents.
- Interpret and follow instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative, and consistently produce high-quality work.
- Maintain compliance with all plant safety, environmental, and housekeeping requirements while promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
- Collaborate with maintenance personnel, operations teams, engineering, and outside contractors to support plant objectives.
- Maintain regular attendance, participate in required training, and perform other duties as assigned.
We are committed to developing and upskilling our maintenance team. While candidates are expected to bring maintenance experience from a manufacturing environment, there are many aspects of the role that can be learned through on-the-job training.
Training for this position will include, but is not limited to:
- Plant-specific maintenance planning and scheduling processes
- Maintenance-related computer systems
- Contractor management and project coordination
- Reliability and root cause analysis techniques
- Plant-specific equipment and processes
- Additional maintenance disciplines as needed
Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The employee should possess the ability to:
- Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for several hours
- Able to climb on and off of fork truck
- Able to climb and descend stairs
- Willingness to work in manufacturing environment (loud noises, heat)
- Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control continuously
- Repetitive movements
- Willingness to occasionally work at heights or confined spaces
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.