Maintenance Planner

Vicksburg, MS – Full-Time – Competitive Salary

Job Overview

Vicksburg Forest Products in Vicksburg, MS is searching for a Maintenance Planner. This role will be accountable for ensuring the correct amount of labor, parts and resources are determined for equipment repairs. The Planner plays a critical role in reviewing work requests, planning work orders and follow-up required after repairs are complete. They will continually look for opportunities for improvement in the future in both repair methods and equipment reliability.

• Assist in promoting a continuous improvement culture through communication and coaching employees as well as finding opportunities for streamlining production activities and enhancing value-added processes.
• Understand the value of good repairs as it relates to reliability and productivity.
• Control cost and spending to ensure budget restraints are met.
• Participate in all investigations to help improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure safe work practices, follow safety procedures and complete required safety forms, checklists and permits.
• Provide ideas, innovations and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities.
• Ensure quality standards and order specifications are met throughout the manufacturing process of the wide range of products.
• Other duties as needed.

• At least 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Working knowledge and experience of effective preventative/predictive maintenance methodologies and processes such as planning experience (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, sprockets, bearings, valves, cylinders, mechanical drive systems and proper methods and tools for repair in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work with others (employees, contractors, engineers, etc.) in developing job plans and procedures for repairs.
• Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a mill operation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Previous wood products manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Must be able to tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions. Comfortable working in a loud environment, around moving machinery, with vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).