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Maintenance Planner Supervisor

Lawton Standard
Saint Paul, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Mar 2026
💰 $84,000/yr($72,000/yr$84,000/yr)

About the role

Northern Iron is looking for an experienced Maintenance Planner Supervisor to join our foundry team. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong planning, scheduling, and leadership skills in a heavy industrial environment.
You’ll be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities, leading a team of technicians, managing parts and resources, and using a CMMS to drive long-term maintenance strategies and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with Production and other departments to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

What’s in it for you?
  • Steady, full-time position
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Fixed weekly schedule with flexibility
  • Free training and tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance within the first 60 days
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Direct deposit
  • Uniforms provided by the company
  • Boot reimbursement
  • Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
  • Plenty of growth opportunities
  • Family-oriented culture where your contributions are noticed and recognized
What are the hours and pay?
  • Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Pay: $36 – $42 per hour, depending on experience
What is the job?
To perform this role successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
Key Responsibilities include:
Planning & Scheduling
  • Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance using a CMMS
  • Coordinate with Production to minimize downtime and align with business needs
  • Create preliminary and final weekly maintenance schedules
Resource Management
  • Ensure parts, materials, and external services are available for planned work
  • Manage ordering, receiving, stocking, and inventory control of maintenance parts and supplies
  • Maintain accurate inventory records within the CMMS
Team & Personnel Management
  • Supervise, lead, and manage maintenance technicians
  • Train new technicians and oversee job execution
Coordination & Communication
  • Act as the liaison between Maintenance, Production, and Management
  • Communicate job status, schedule changes, and part availability
  • Conduct job site inspections and walk-throughs to identify needs and potential issues
Strategy & Continuous Improvement
  • Use CMMS data and analysis to improve maintenance strategies
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
What do you bring to the job?
  • Previous experience in a heavy industrial maintenance planner / supervisory role (required)
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in inventory and supply chain management
  • Experience with CMMS and maintenance management software
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
  • 3–5 years of related experience required
  • Heavy industrial maintenance planning/supervisory experience required
  • Journeyman’s License preferred

Are you interested? Apply with us today!

Northern Iron – Lawton Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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