Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner, Bay Springs, MS

When you join our team as a Maintenance Planner , you will be responsible for coordinating the

efficient planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities by

applying best practice planning techniques in a team environment.

What You'll Do

• Plan, schedule and coordinate Maintenance activities.

• Effectively manage thework management system to minimize interruptions to the continuousoperation of the sawmill, planer mill, boiler and kilns.

• Maximize tradespersonefficiency and effectiveness through increased productivity and workquality.

• Ensure that theMaintenance group provides prompt, efficient and quality-centered serviceto the production department.

• Provide effectiveleadership through continued and frequent interaction with Maintenancetradespeople.

• Manage, understand andwork within departmental spending and budgets.

• As the Maintenance Planner you will receive workrequests and work orders through CMMS that require planning.

• Develops scope ofwork, and inspect job location to determine job requirements.

• Arrange forspecial tools, equipment, and kitting of parts to support efficientexecution of job plans.

• Coordinate withother Mill Management, Project Engineers, and Contractors on impactedsystems and the need to produce engineering documents and to identify therequired technical specification standards to be used for various

• repair/installation elements.

• Use currentindustry standards or location-specific data for estimating work; developclear and concise work steps and estimated job duration and craftrequirements.

• Develop a varietyof data sets and analytical processes to monitor and improve maintenancedepartment efficiency, identify sources of cost savings, proactivelyanticipate maintenance requirements before failure occurs, etc.

• Prepare fieldmeasurements for materials take-offs and develop required Bill ofMaterials.

• Input requiredpurchase requisitions for labor and materials.

• Develop total jobcost estimate.

• Maintain liaisonwith field supervision and other management regarding work execution,necessity of altering schedules, and manpower status.

• Establishtentative scheduling dates based upon job priority and material/equipmentavailability.

• Plan weeklyschedule of work by allocating maintenance manpower or contractors in coordinationwith Maintenance Supervision with established priorities.

• Develop, modifyand update both preventive and predictive pm's.

• Issue scope ofwork and bid documents to contractors as required.

• Maintain theintegrity of the CMMS data and equipment entity records.

What You'll Offer

• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of equipment maintenance practices, preferably within the lumber industry.

• 3 years experience in maintenance planning andscheduling in a manufacturing environment or related field.

• Continued studies and/ or a post-secondarytechnical degree or a relevant professional designation is an asset.

• Experience in the use of computerized maintenancemanagement systems preferred.

• Workingknowledge of effective preventative / predictive maintenance methodologiesand processes.

• Intermediate MicrosoftOffice skills; Word and Excel are required.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsand ability to work effectively in a highly interactive / energetic teamenvironment.

• Must have the ability to lead a team and fill in forthe supervisor on a relief basis.

• Detail and results oriented.

• Ability to function under pressure.

• Ability to think analytically.

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize numeroustasks with conflicting deadlines.

• Proficient in all Windows Microsoft officeapplication.

• Must be able andwilling to work in a manufacturing plant environment, including extendedperiods of time in noisy, non-air conditioned or unheated areas.

• Must be able andwilling to work safely, including wearing and using appropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE).

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out ~~~ to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

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What We Offer

Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance

• HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match

• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness)

• 401(k) Matching Plan

• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Paid Vacation

• Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you'll have plenty of opportunities to 'Start Here. Go Far.' Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at ~~~/careers .

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.