Kennedy Valve- Maintenance Planner

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for optimizing maintenance efficiency reliability and uptime across all foundry and machining operations. This position ensures that all maintenance activities are properly planned scheduled resourced and documented within the companys Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The planner works cross-functionally with Maintenance Production Engineering and Supply Chain teams to minimize downtime improve wrench time and drive continuous improvement in maintenance performance safety and cost control.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Program

• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance schedules and integrate predictive technologies (vibration analysis thermography oil sampling) to reduce downtime.
• Align PMs with production plans to maximize equipment availability and track compliance through CMMS.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase planned vs. unplanned maintenance performance.

Work Order Planning Scheduling & Job Kitting

• Convert maintenance requests into detailed safe and executable work orders with defined labor tools and materials.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to schedule work efficiently and issue weekly task priorities.
• Prepare complete job kits and ensure timely accurate work order closeout and reporting.

Parts Inventory & BOM Management

• Maintain accurate equipment BOMs and critical spare listings within the CMMS.
• Partner with storeroom and purchasing to manage stock levels reorder points and long-lead or critical spares.
• Support component standardization vendor reduction and elimination of obsolete or underused inventory.

Data Integrity CMMS Utilization & KPI Reporting

• Serve as CMMS data steward ensuring accuracy completeness and system integrity.
• Track and report KPIs such as PM compliance schedule adherence MTBF and MTTR through dashboards and analytics.
• Perform root cause analyses and maintain documentation supporting ISO 9001 and 45001 compliance.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Maintenance Production Engineering and Safety to plan prioritize and execute maintenance work.
• Support new equipment installations capital projects and commissioning documentation.
• Promote continuous improvement 5S and standard work practices across maintenance operations.

Qualifications :

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline preferred equivalent experience considered.
• 5 years of maintenance experience in heavy manufacturing foundry or machining operations; 2 years in a planning or CMMS role preferred.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Maximo eMaint Maintenance Pro or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred certifications: CMRP OSHA 30-hour or Maintenance Safety Certification.

Additional Information :

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Walking and performing tasks throughout an active heavy manufacturing operation.
• Exposed to elements such as cold heat noise dust odors fumes etc.
• Work time is spent primarily in an office setting with time also spent interacting on the production floor.
• Occasional off-shift or weekend work may be required.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time