Maintenance Planner- Altoids Mints - Chattanooga, TN - Onsite

Job Description:

Mars Wrigley – TNN Site

Chattanooga, TN

Altoids Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

On-site day shift-based role

Purpose of Role:

The primary role of the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is to improve equipment reliability while minimizing conversion costs.  This is accomplished through sound planning practices, which includes efficient utilization of labor, parts, materials, and outside vendor services. The planner/scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities performed in the area to which the planner/scheduler is assigned.  The planner/ scheduler maintains liaisons and coordination between maintenance and other departments; maintains appropriate records and files to permit meaningful analysis for reporting on the effectiveness of the maintenance planning and scheduling and its impact to the business.  Analyze maintenance performance and recommend actions to improve performance

Principal Accountabilities

The planner/scheduler is the principal contact and liaison person between the maintenance department and the plant departments served by maintenance.  The planner/scheduler ensures the operations area, to which the planner/scheduler is assigned, receives prompt, efficient and quality service from the maintenance department.  The planner/scheduler ensures the maintenance department is given the opportunity to provide this service. The planner/scheduler receives all work orders from the requesting associates, except for unplanned (breakdown) work.  Unplanned work is requested of the appropriate on-shift maintenance technician.

Reviews and assures work orders are properly filled out:

Work scope clearly described

Check if the priority and requested completion dates are realistic and provide practical lead-time.

Charge numbers and other coding are complete and accurate

Authorization is proper

Discusses the details with the originator of the work order.

Assures that work requested is needed.  If the business value of the request is questioned and not readily resolved, the work order will be reviewed with operations and the facilities leader.  This includes generating rough cost estimates and potential cost saving estimates. Reviews with facilities leader those work orders requiring engineering design. Examine jobs to be done and determine best way to accomplish the work.  Consults with requester, area lead, or facilities leader when necessary. Identifies and obtains necessary materials, work instructions, manuals, appropriate tools, etc. to execute the planned work order. Evaluate options to accomplish work to determine least cost alternatives. Planner/scheduler should have complete knowledge of each department’s activities to schedule work orders effectively and efficiently in their area of responsibility. Reviews the estimate of the current day’s schedule status and forecast of associate availability daily to determine if rescheduling is required. Plans and schedules preventive maintenance work in coordination with operations and maintenance managers. If work contracted to outside vendor, the planner/scheduler assures the scope and cost of the work is clearly defined, 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. Analyzes 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 in order to improve work planning.  Reviews analysis and recommended corrective action with maintenance manager. Performs other tasks and special assignments as requested by the maintenance manager.           

Mission Critical Competencies

Process Management Informing Functional-Technical Skills/Technical Learning Decision Quality Organizing

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler must be proficient with in-house software, such as SAP, Word processing software, spreadsheet software, electronic mail, etc. A high level of planning and organizing skills are required to be proficient in the position.  Ability to manage multiple tasks and multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong facility/utility 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 shop drawings. The planner/scheduler must react quickly to changes in requirements based on their understanding of priorities. Orientation and commitment to customer