Maintenance Planner - Stellar Manufacturing

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY:

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more.

With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.

Job Overview:

The Maintenance Planner performs a variety of duties that support the maintenance department mainly in an administrative role. Perform miscellaneous duties including filing, preparing information for data entry for periodic schedules, develops schedules and reports and ensure appropriate record keeping and tracking is maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the work order process - Take maintenance request calls, create work orders using computerized maintenance management software and close work orders.
• Work with maintenance manager, supervisors, and engineering manager to determine work order priority and develop the weekly schedule. Manages schedule.
• Organizes and manages spare parts inventory
• Works directly with vendors and Stellar Manufacturing purchasing agent to order parts
• Receives work assignment priorities from maintenance manager in order to create daily work assignments for each shift
• Maintains records of maintenance and logs preventative maintenance activity and periodically communicates status of PM’s.

• Understands plant labeling requirements.
• Develops work plans and helps prepare materials for work execution.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management which may occasionally include field supervision of work.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This is not a supervisor role, however, may oversee work assignments as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills and communication skills · Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Basic mechanical aptitude / understanding
• Experience with CMMS
• Experience with document control systems
• Experience implementing systems and processes within an organization.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English so that individual can order supplies, prepare reports, and understand and follow work related instructions.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft products required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 1-year prior experience, maintenance experience a plus.

Competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Role is mostly seated or walking plant floor

• Ability to lift/push/carry items up to 20 pounds
• Frequent exposure to cold and hot conditions (non-climate controlled)

• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently work around chemicals.

Pay: $65,000.00- $75,000.00

Stellar recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's and Stellar are committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.