Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Maintenance Planner is to improve work force productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance resources, parts, materials, and equipment access. The successful candidate must actively participate and comply with our Health and Environmental program including training initiatives and following all policies and procedures. The Maintenance Planner works in a team environment and is required to assist others as necessary but must have demonstrated skills as a collaborator. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop PM programs for machines, lines, processes and maintain. Work with production planning group to organize packaging line maintenance days (scheduled maintenance downtime) and maintenance projects. Conduct meetings with production and planning to further improve OEE and schedule attainment. Create and maintain maintenance parts inventory. Kit all PM’s (ensure that parts are collected ready for Major line maintenance day shutdowns) Assist in the management of open work orders for timely completion. Perform failure mode analysis when machine failure occurs. Run crew meetings when Supervisor is not available. Deal with supplier issues including complaints. Develop and track KPI’s. Run reports in CMMS. Review and track data in CMMS including monitoring for data integrity. Create SOP’s (standard operating procedures) Utilize predictive/optimize maintenance tools such as thermal scans. Assist with contractor management and training of first time contractors. Employ safe work habits and comply with all applicable Sealed Air safety requirements. Answers questions and provides information related to projects including resolving problems, approving expenditures, handling complaints and providing technical expertise. Provides input into the development of the operating budget. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma Minimum Experience required: At least 2 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment Knowledge of chemicals and chemical handling procedures and blending equipment Must have the ability to manage others in technical matters as well as mentor, motivate, guide, and teach others. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time. Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis. Employee must use and maintain their PPE, and follow Area specific PPE policies and rules. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Continued education in Science or Technical Field preferred. Exceptional organizational and project management abilities. Strong understanding of equipment specifications, piping and electrical installation and construction. Experience in participating on a Joint Health and Safety Committee would be an asset. Must have strong problem solving abilities. Must be able to rely on others for successful completion of objectives. Intermediate computer applications knowledge. Self-starter with strong sense of urgency. Strong technical writing experience. REPORTING LINE: This role will report into the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor NOTE: This Position Description describes the principal functions, the level of knowledge typically required, and the scope of responsibility for the position. This should not, however, be construed as an all-inclusive listing of requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, deemed necessary, and clearly defined via customized job descriptions or objective based management techniques. We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team. Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or in the field, consider joining our team. Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Not seeing a role that best fits your career goals? Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team with a brief note on how you believe you can best apply your skills and bring value to Solenis. Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.