Maintenance Planner

Are you ready to take your career to new heights with an industry leader that values innovation, teamwork, and growth? At Grede, we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're seeking an exciting career where your skills are valued and your potential is limitless, we want to hear from you!

As a Maintenance Planner, you'll be the mastermind behind ensuring our equipment and systems run like clockwork. From streamlining work orders to fostering collaboration across teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in our operations. Ready to make a difference? Let’s build something great together.

Salary offered for this position is $70K-$75K.

What You’ll Do:

• Orchestrating Work Orders: Plan and distribute daily maintenance tasks by organizing job steps, sequencing activities, and ensuring all necessary tools and materials are ready to go.
• Streamlining Inventory: Oversee spare parts and supplies inventory to maintain effective stock levels and ensure timely procurement.
• Collaborating & Scheduling: Partner with maintenance teams across three shifts to prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities, keeping plant operations running seamlessly.
• Driving Safety Standards: Champion safety during work planning and execution, ensuring compliance with protocols like LO/TO and chemical safety standards.
• Analyzing & Reporting: Track metrics related to equipment reliability and team performance to support data-driven decisions.
• Connecting Teams: Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and other departments to allocate resources efficiently and maintain a smooth workflow.
• Continuous Learning: Dive into equipment and processes to understand tasks fully and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Speaking the Maintenance Language: Communicate fluently in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to align with the maintenance team.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Experience: 3+ years in planning management.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and at least 3 years of experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Organizational Expertise: Strong ability to juggle priorities, stay organized, and adapt to changing needs throughout the day.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Engaging with key partners in a professional and friendly manner.

Why Join Grede?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Inclusive Culture: Emphasizes equal opportunity, diversity, and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

At Grede, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover a community that supports your growth and success. Ready to build your future? Visit www.grede.com to learn more and apply today!

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.