Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Newark, NJ

Salary Range: 90-110k

Job Overview:

The maintenance planner and scheduler is responsible for coordinating, planning, and scheduling all maintenance activities to ensure optimization of the team and minimization of asset and production downtime. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient and effective execution of the maintenance activities within the organization. They are expected to manage the work requests and subsequent work order process to great detail and additionally track required metrics to quantify performance of the department.

Responsibilities:

1. Planning Maintenance Activities:
   1. Act as the main point of contact for external department customers and responsible for communication with all stakeholders
   2. Communicate with supervisors and director to align on priorities, department needs, and overall business need the maintenance department needs to support.
2. Work Order Management:
   1. Review and manage content of Work Requests and transform into Work Orders
   2. Full ownership in the planning of Work Orders including the management of parts needed for the job prior to the scheduled date.
   3. Ensure Work Orders are clearly defined with detailed instructions and include the required materials, tools, procedures, and safety precautions.
3. Scheduling and Resource Allocation:
   1. Schedule maintenance Work Orders for technicians in coordination with priorities of department and available resources
   2. Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate unplanned emergency repairs or changes in production.
4. Performance Tracking and Documentation:
   1. Manage performance metrics in relation to work order management and resource allocation.
   2. Ensure all procedures are documented and safety compliance is captured.

This person will report directly to the Director of Maintenance and require full immersion into the Maintenance Governance Structure and Procedures. Collaboration with maintenance leadership, production leadership, and maintenance technician is essential to ensuring the success within the role and for the overall department. This position plays a critical role in optimizing the maintenance operations, maximizing asset reliability, minimizing downtime, improving labor utilization, and ultimately contributing to the overall productivity and profitability of the business.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in or an understanding of the maintenance department including but not limited to work requests, work order completion, and the maintenance planning process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a bonus if bilingual in Spanish and English
• Detailed oriented with great organizational skills to manage multiple and often conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Some understanding of safety, maintenance best practices, and reliability principles

Welcome to a Workplace That Cares About You!

We believe in creating a workplace that not only values your professional contributions but also ensures your well-being and happiness. Here's a glimpse of the benefits we offer to make your work life fulfilling and enjoyable.

• Friendly, Yet Professional Environment: We foster a culture of friendliness and collaboration while maintaining the highest professional standards. Join a team that feels like family.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan: We prioritize your health. Benefit from generous company contributions towards a healthcare plan accepted by most providers.
• Complete Coverage: Our benefits package includes dental, vision, hospital, life, and disability insurance to provide you with comprehensive coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account to manage your health and dependent care expenses more efficiently.
• 401k with 4% Matching: Plan for your future with our 401k program, featuring a 4% company match and no vesting requirements to help you build a secure financial foundation after just one year of service.
• Paid Time Off for Holidays: closed for all Yomim Tovim, including Chol Hamoed, as well as several legal holidays, most of which are compensated with paid time off.
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Benefit from a generous allocation of sick and vacation time.
• On Site Shul: Our workplace is equipped with a dedicated shul with daily Shacharis and Mincha minyanim.
• Kosher Kitchen: Enjoy the convenience of a kosher kitchen. Freshly brewed coffee is available to keep you energized throughout the day.
• Growth Opportunities: We actively encourage employees to grow into areas that speak to them. Whether it's exploring new skills, taking on challenging projects, or advancing within your field, we're here to support your professional journey.

we're committed to building not just a successful business but also a community of valued individuals. Join us and experience a workplace that cares about your professional and personal growth!

If you have a strong background in production planning and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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Email resume to: joel@maiplacement.com

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