Maintenance Planner/Scheduler (Chicago, IL, US, 60624)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Functions

The Maintenance Planner Scheduler will directly report to the Maintenance Manager. The position will be responsible for planning and scheduling all mechanical maintenance in the production department. In addition, this position receives and reviews each work order for completeness, validity of the priority, clarity, and accuracy of information. Other activities will include estimating maintenance jobs by showing the sequence of steps, the number of craftsperson person-hours, and materials required for each task. The position also plans and schedules maintenance activities including but not limited to daily work, Field Day Outages, and Annual Outage downtime.

• Partners with Operations Maintenance Coordinator and Maintenance Supervisor to ensure efficient planning and coordination of maintenance work · Maintains daily and annual outage planning in Paper area.

• Directs contractors and ensures compliance with safety and quality requirements ·

• Maintains planned work order backlog to ensure it is greater than two weeks within regular work hours.

• Creates, maintains, and modifies equipment BOM’s and area PM’s ·

• Ensures Contracted PMs and Converting PMs are scheduled and recorded ·

• Ensures all PMs are presented to the MOPs team for scheduling ·

• Participates in Maintenance weekend duty rotation along with being on call one night per week.

• Trains, or provides training documentation to, users on new or modified systems and networks.

• Directly involved in responsibilities /actions related to Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs.

• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods. 

• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures. 

• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required. 

• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF). 

• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation. 

Job Requirements

• High School Diplomas or GED

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing operations, maintenance or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Technical and problem-solving skills.

• Must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organization, and the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels.

Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected] . 

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