Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop maintenance schedules : Create and manage daily, weekly, monthly, semiannual, annual, biennial, and triennial maintenance schedules for both preventive and corrective tasks to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime.Prioritize work orders : Analyze and prioritize maintenance requests based on criticality, equipment downtime potential, and production impact, ensuring that urgent tasks are addressed promptly.Create detailed job plans : Develop comprehensive work orders, including specific instructions, necessary tools, materials, and time estimates for each maintenance activity.Monitor work order progress : Track the completion of maintenance work orders, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently, work orders are documented accurately, and address any delays or obstacles that may arise.Manage spare parts inventory : Ensure that critical spare parts, tools, and materials are available and ordered in a timely manner to avoid delays in maintenance activities.Maintain maintenance records : Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, parts used, and equipment history, for future reference and audits.Facility KPIs : Track and trend KPIs, collaborating with the Facilities Director and Sr. Manager.Vendor and Supplier Management : Identify, evaluate, and select vendors or suppliers for facility-related goods and services, ensuring they meet quality and cost standards. This is a partnership with the Facility Sr. Manager.Contracts : Obtain competitive quotes, and service-level agreements with suppliers and contractors, ensuring favorable terms for the organization. Follow through on all contracts working closely with the onsite procurement team and facilities management.Vendor Relationship Management : Maintain strong positive relationships with key vendors and contractors, addressing issues and resolving disputes as they arise.Performance Evaluation : Continuously assess supplier performance, contract fulfillment, and procurement strategies, making recommendations for improvements or changes where needed.Required QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED2 years of experience as a maintenance planner / scheduler working within an industrial maintenance complex, manufacturing / distribution industries, or related field.Subject matter expert (SME) level knowledge of CMMS use (preferably eMaint).1 year(s) implementing service agreements, requisition paperwork, and procurement tasks.Proficiency in planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, building collaborative relationships with internal customers and external vendors.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.Preferred QualificationsBachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Operations Management and or a Business discipline.Certified Reliability Leader (CRL).Physical DemandsMust possess ability to sit, stand, and / or work at a computer for long periods of time.May have exposure to blood-borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material / chemical including formalin in the lab environment.Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.TrainingAll job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.OtherThis position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and / or holidays.Job may require after-hours response to emergency issues.Periodically scheduled on-call may require after-hours response for technical emergencies not explicitly related to assigned job responsibilities.At times may be required to work weekends / holidays.Conditions of Employment :Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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