PPS is seeking a self-starting and efficient Maintenance Planner to head up department scheduling and other responsibilities at our aluminum extrusion facility in Coburg.

The Maintenance Planner will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of a highly skilled team of people engaged in the maintenance of extrusion presses, fabrication, and finishing equipment. The Maintenance Planner will, using a CMMS, plan and develop a schedule of regular maintenance, preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance.

This is a full-time, permanent, direct-hire position with a highly competitive pay rate, second-to-none benefits, and a high ceiling for growth!

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing the work of the maintenance department by assigning, planning, and assisting (when needed) all employees
• Plan maintenance activities- regular, preventative, and predictive- using a CMMS
• Maintain, improve, and develop CMMS system (Fiix)
• Improve work methods and skills of employees by managing performance, conducting training, and auditing works completed on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Develop KPI that track preventative maintenance efficiency, mechanical downtime, and time/cost of work orders
• Communicate with Ops Management to schedule downtime for preventative maintenance and repairs
• Manage spare parts inventory for entire facility
• Head up plant Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Arrange necessary EHS training for department
• Develop safety initiatives and programs
• Manage and ensure compliance of Lock/Tag/Verify program
• Supervise contracted maintenance work
• Implement contractor safety program and ensure compliance

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• CMMS experience
• Proficient with Word and Excel
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Employment verification required at time of hire- Visa sponsorship is not available

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field
• Knowledge of the extrusion processes
• Experience with industrial equipment, blueprint reading, and mechanical or electrical
• Apprentice/Journeyman experience
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills