We are looking for an analytical Maintenance Planner to join our awesome team at Pactiv Evergreen in Kalamazoo, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Maintenance Planner is an exceptional opportunity to develop indispensable skills.
If you are strong in emotional intelligence, people management and have the right enthusiasm for the job, then apply for the position of Maintenance Planner at Pactiv Evergreen today!
Overview Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.
140 miles west of Detroit and 50 miles south of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo is a city in southern Michigan. The Kalamazoo Valley Museum offers science, technology and history exhibits, plus a planetarium. American and European art form the core collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. To the south, the Air Zoo museum features vintage aircraft, flight simulators and rides. The multi-use Kalamazoo River Valley Trail runs through the city, linking parks and nearby communities.
The Evergreen Packaging Kalamazoo Carton Converting Facility is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with easy access to the beautif Great Lakes region and the cities of Chicago and Detroit. Opened in 1952 and employing 175 team members, the facility prints and die cuts refrigerated gable top cartons for a variety of national and regional brands, primarily supplying important dairy nutrition to schoolchildren throughout the US. Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or email View email address on jobs.institutedata.com .
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws. Responsibilities Purpose of the Job:
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for assisting with the development of reliability-based maintenance strategy, based on preventative and predictive maintenance. This individual will work directly with the Maintenance Team Leader to build a reliable and effective Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and maintenance team. The Planner will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks.
The Maintenance Planner makes a direct contribution to important plant goals of increasing labor productivity, reducing maintenance costs and improving equipment reliability. This is accomplished by preparing detailed job plans, coordinating key scheduling activities with other areas and ensuring work order data integrity. This person needs a complete understanding of the parts inventory function, inventory management and parts distribution. This role serves as the central point of contact for all maintenance reliability systems. This position is expected to lead and participate in plant-level continuous improvement, lean, root cause analysis and six sigma projects when applicable. Essential Functions/Responsibilities Support the initial design and implementation of the SAP Plant Maintenance, CMMS Demonstrate Enterprise asset management (EAM) proficiency utilizing the Materials Management and Maintenance modules of the CMMS. Generate and analyze key performance indicator reports ( ie , due-in, past-due, mean time between failures etc.). Convert work requests to work orders in CMMS/EAM Update equipment history and other pertinent information. Continuously improve the preventative and predictive maintenance activities by utilizing key performance indicators as well as work order and customer feedback. Approving and prioritizing new work order requests. Analyze work order feedback. Ensure accuracy of the information on the new work requests before the request is converted to a work order. Use historical data to estimate labor hours needed to perform the work. Drive high service level in support of planned and scheduled maintenance work. Plan jobs and create required job information packages for scheduled work. Prepare and communicate job planning packages for scheduled jobs to all involved and affected. Determine actual sequence of work ( ie, prep work, lock-out, burn and confined space permits required, job steps and necessary follow-up). Facilitate the weekly scheduling meeting to jointly review/approve the weekly schedule with the Department Managers, Maintenance Manager and Production Planner. Audit job sites to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency. Coordinate and follow-up delivery of special equipment needed from vendors. Exchange common planning information with Planners from other facilities. Provide support by contacting vendors concerning cost and availability of parts. Arrange support personnel, contractors and equipment as needed for the next week's scheduled jobs. Provide information to update drawings, parts lists and job steps when necessary. Establish and maintain an effective Master Maintenance Schedule for preventative and predictive maintenance activities (PPM). Input/update asset information in CMMS/EAM system ( ie , vendor information, price, equipment hierarchy, PO#, store room location and any other information that may not have already been captured). Allocate/reserve stock parts for scheduled jobs in CMMS/EAM Communicate specific requirements to "reserve," "stage" and "deliver" materials to coincide with scheduled maintenance work. Qualifications Qualifications: Education, Skills and/or Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering; preference will be given to mechanical engineering. 3+ years relevant experience. Knowledge of plant equipment and processes. Demonstrate proficiency using Auto Experience in use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System. Practical knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems. High energy, with exceptionally strong work ethic. High trust, integrity above reproach and character that reflects company values. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a sense of empathy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure. Strong team player, able to think and act in ways fully supportive of other team members. Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of product. Knowledge of business and management principles. Demonstrated knowledge and high level of computer skill and familiarity. Knowledge of food safety requirements. Ability to interpret and administer the SQF Other duties as required. Working Conditions And Environment/Physical Demands Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, squat 8 to 10 hours a day Must be able to wear all necessary safety equipment Must be willing to work on manufacturing production floor Standard office duties apply
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Pactiv-Evergreen is an equal employment opportunity employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans.
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