Maintenance Planner
Magna InternationalAbout the role
Job Number: 70394
Group: Cosma International
Division: Magna Structures Tennessee
Job Type: Maintenance Planner
Location: Ethridge, Tennessee
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
About the Role
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner works independently and confers regularly with division, corporate, contractors, customer, and supplier staff specialists.
Your Responsibilities
Responsible for the scheduling, tracking and evaluating the preventative maintenance plans for plant equipment
Responsible for generating maintenance plans based on supplier recommendations and industry best practices
Responsible for generating maintenance work orders based on supplier recommendations
Ensures that spare parts are available in inventory for emergency breakdowns, and preventative maintenance procedures.
Responsible for coordinating with maintenance team leads, supervisors and manager to ensure preventative maintenance, work orders and other departmental KPIs are being met.
Responsible for contributing to organizations continuous improvement ( Mafact) goals / milestones.
Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and MST rules and regulations.
Demonstrate a maturity of judgement, leadership skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational, listening, communication and presentation skills in all aspects of the job function.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
Perform equipment performance analysis and make necessary recommendations.
Quarterly reviews of required PM’s in work area (validate effectiveness).
Monitor and participate in ensuring all Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Quality and Productivity) are being achieved and if not assist in developing an action plan to ensure success.
Suggest and implement PM improvements (frequency, content, etc.) based on collected data.
Distributing, Scheduling and Tracking of weekly/monthly PM requirements.
Monitor PM completeness and schedule/reschedule accordingly to achieve 100% completion.
Maintain PM system – suggest and implement changes as required.
Work with Production scheduling to schedule downtime to complete PM’s on equipment through the standard week and then on weekends.
Schedule and assist with contractors for daily and weekend PM’s and projects.
Utilize ERP/CMMS system to schedule and track PM’s and work orders.
Work with all groups to effectively plan and schedule downtime through the standard work week to complete work orders through the week.
Attend and participate at Project review meetings to implement and schedule changes.
Co-ordinate plans with contractors and suppliers and support groups for projects including pricing, timelines, layouts and justifications.
Assist in long term planning of jobs and projects.
Develop and track a process for shutdown tasks/projects.
Track downtime issues and prepare supporting documentation to support suggested tasks, projects, and PM’s.
Research and obtain quotes for new, replacement parts and spares.
Review high usage components and research solutions to implement reductions.
Verify and ensure proper stock and quantities are setup to support equipment.
Ensure required spares are setup for new projects or equipment before the project or equipment is put into production.
Quarterly review of inventory to suggest and implement reductions based on usage/lack of movement. Reduce inventory by removing the product, having it on consignment at the plant, or in stock at a local supplier.
Develop and maintain a library of supporting equipment documentation for the area/department.
Update and maintain electrical and mechanical drawing database as required.
Support Environmental reviews and audits as required.
Support with insurance audits as required.
Suggest and implement changes to build standards as required.
Perform other duties as desig
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