Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Description

Agility, Impact, Methodology. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, adaptability, and high standards go hand in hand? Are you driven to make a meaningful impact, whether through your work, your support of others, or your commitment to your community? Are you motivated by a disciplined, science-based approach that ensures consistent excellence, safety, and integrity in everything you do? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day!

Overview of this Position:

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler has the primary responsibility of generating work orders and creating schedules for upcoming maintenance events.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

•  Associate’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline and 3+ years of planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment. Will consider candidates with a strong work history and 6+ years of planning /scheduling experience.
• Working knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Outlook, & PowerPoint. 

Preferred Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, and/or an asset management role.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a GMP environment. 

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Capable of reading and comprehending system and equipment manuals, schematics, job plans, and equipment drawings of all types.
• Capable of performing advanced internet searches pertaining to vendor, OEM, & OPM websites and parts.
• Capable of engaging in highly effective interpersonal communications with co-workers, contractors, vendors, suppliers, OEMs, & OPMs.
• Must possess good analytical skills and be a proficient at critical thinking.
• Must ensure 100% data integrity, pertaining to CMMS asset records & work orders.
• Must be capable of mining and analyzing historical and real time asset data and conveying important and  value-added observations and recommendations to management.
• Must be capable of proficient technical writing relating to constructing detailed processes, work packages, & reports regarding equipment repairs, cost analysis, inventory control, process flows, and various information associated with planning, scheduling, and forecasting
• Must be self-motivated, highly organized, and able to independently set and hit critical planning and scheduling deadlines.
• Must possess journeyman level knowledge of manufacturing automation, utility systems, industrial equipment, process equipment, tools & materials.
• Capable of quickly and accurately performing basic mathematical computations related to cost estimating and purchasing.
• Must be capable of spending at least 8-10 hours per week maneuvering (walking, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs & ladders, and/or squatting) through multiple plants observing functional systems and process equipment
• Knowledge of GMP standards and ability to follow CFR guidelines. 

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 17 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 8 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility! 

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.