Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Company: Mars
Location: Topeka
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
What are we looking for?
- Successful completion of a two year Associate Degree program in
an electrical/mechanical career field or equivalent
training/experience in a technical career field
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience in a technical capacity in
maintenance controls, electrical or mechanical. BS in engineering
or sciences could be substituted for work experience.Proficient in
the maintenance module of SAP and purchasing system and should
possess intermediate skill in the SAP storeroom work processes
- A high level of planning and organizing skills are required to
be proficient in the position. Ability to manage multiple tasks and
multiple priorities simultaneouslyRobust equipment and operational
knowledge are necessary. Have adequate craft knowledge to estimate
labor hours and materials to visualize the job to be
performed.
- Able to read blueprints and schematics.
- The planner/scheduler must react quickly to changes in
requirements based on their understanding of priorities.
- High-level interpersonal skills are required to negotiate and
persuade.Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability
to create sketches to clarify work order instructions. Skills to
conduct and facilitate meetings.
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to understand budgets, cost estimating, and value to
the business
- The maintenance planner should possess strong leadership skills
with the ability to collaborate across the organization and be able
to present information clearly and accurately.What will be your key
responsibilities?
- The planner/scheduler is a key contact and liaison person
between the maintenance department and the plant departments served
by maintenance. The planner/scheduler ensures the operations area
to which they are assigned receives prompt, efficient, and quality
service from the maintenance department. The planner/scheduler
ensures the maintenance department is allowed to provide this
service.
- Reviews and assures work orders are correctly filled out: o
Work scope clearly describedo Check if the priority and requested
completion dates are realistic and provide reasonable lead-time.o
Charge numbers and other coding are complete and accurateo
Discusses the details with the originator of the work order
- Reviews with site engineering those work orders requiring
engineering design.
- Examines jobs to be done and determines the best way to
accomplish the work. Consults with the requester, area manager, or
maintenance manager when necessary.
- Identifies and obtains necessary materials, work instructions,
appropriate tools, etc. to execute the planned work order referring
to manuals as needed.
- Evaluate options to accomplish work to determine the least-cost
alternatives.
- The planner/scheduler should have complete knowledge of each
department's activities to effectively and efficiently schedule
work orders in their area of responsibility.
- Plans and schedules corrective, preventive and predictive
follow up maintenance work in coordination with operations and
maintenance leads.
- If work is contracted to an outside vendor, the
planner/scheduler assures the scope and cost of the work is clearly
defined when appropriate, purchase orders are approved, and
equipment will be available for the work performed. Additionally,
the planner will assure the contractor personnel adhere to Mars
contractor rules and regulations.
- Analyses maintenance performance metrics such as accuracy of
work plan estimates (time, labor, and materials), percent work
orders awaiting scheduling, schedule compliance, overtime,
contracted maintenance costs and overdue work orders, and returned
work orders to improve work planning. Reviews analysis and
recommended corrective action with the Reliability Engineer.
- Performs other tasks and individual assignments as
requested.Ensures all equipment design change proposals (corrective
maintenance), Add/Delete/Modify work follows the Change Management
Procedures.
- Work executed is critiqued, and work plans are updated or
revised as necessary.
- Works with the storeroom to identify obsolete parts, off
quality parts, ideal in stock numbers required delivery time of
parts, parts kitting, etc.
- The maintenance planner supports the development and accuracy
of parts BOM's for their functional area.
- Assist as needed with Breakdown Analysis, problem-solving, and
PM Optimization activities.
- If work is contracted to an outside vendor, the
planner/scheduler assures the scope and cost of the work is clearly
defined when appropriate, purchase orders are approved, and
equipment will be available for the work performed. Additionally,
the planner will assure the contractor personnel adhere to Mars
contractor rules and regulations.
- Analyses maintenance performance metrics such as accuracy of
work plan estimates (time, labor, and materials), percent work
orders awaiting scheduling, schedule compliance, overtime,
contracted maintenance costs and overdue work orders, and returned
work orders to improve work planning. Reviews analysis and
recommended corrective action with the Reliability Engineer.
- Performs other tasks and individual assignments as
requested.
- Ensures all equipment design change proposals (corrective
maintenance), Add/Delete/Modify work follows the Change Management
Procedures.
- Work executed is critiqued, and work plans are updated or
revised as necessary.
- Works with the storeroom to identify obsolete parts, off
quality parts, ideal in stock numbers required delivery time of
parts, parts kitting, etc.
- The maintenance planner supports the development and accuracy
of parts BOM's for their functional area.Assist as needed with
Breakdown Analysis, problem-solving, and PM Optimization
activities.What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all
guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build
the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one,
including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including
company bonus.
Keywords: Mars, Topeka , Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, Professions , Topeka, Kansas
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