What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Scheduler position at Morton Salt?
Description
Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Scheduler is responsible for efficiently coordinating and scheduling maintenance tasks and activities to improve equipment availability, maintenance efficiency, and employee safety. The job includes planning, scheduling and coordinating preventative maintenance, responding to emergency maintenance requests, and managing maintenance team resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedule and implement all maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, and predictive maintenance. Build daily/weekly schedules, including preventative maintenance work orders.
- Coordinate with maintenance team and other stakeholders for scheduling and execution of tasks.
- Assist the Planner with maintaining a comprehensive maintenance plan for all equipment to reduce downtime and increase efficiency. Fill in for Maintenance Planner when necessary.
- Monitor and track the progress of maintenance tasks to ensure they are completed on time. Update status of work orders in the CMMS system.
- Serve as the owner of the maintenance work order log, ensuring tasks are completed and stakeholders are informed.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests as needed.
- Communicate regularly with all departments about the status of maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and food safety policies, laws, and regulations.
- Assist with the management of maintenance supplies, inventory, and equipment. This includes monitoring necessary parts inventory and order material as necessary. Procure and ensure delivery of all materials to meet maintenance schedules and requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High School graduation or GED is required. College, Technical College or Trade Program is preferred.
- 2 years’ experience in maintenance scheduling preferred.
- Knowledge of maintenance processes and health/safety regulations
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance background preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of a CMMS system and Microsoft Office.
At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
