Domtar

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Planner. This job is full-time permanent.

Reporting to the department Superintendent, this position is responsible for providing support for the needs of the business in the Maintenance Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possessing a personal dedication to safety, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence
• Knowledge of job tasks related to the operation and maintenance of an Industrial facility.
• Verifying and reviewing work notifications
• Planning work orders for execution
• Conducting weekly schedule meetings with Production Coordinators
• Reviewing executed work plans for improvement opportunities
• Performing maintenance on-call duty within the department rotation
• Supporting/back-up supervision of hourly employees, when needed
• Supervising contractors, as necessary

If selected, you must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests, criminal background investigation, references verification, and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and pre-employment fitness for duty examination.

Your profile:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical/Trade School diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of relevant experience
• Strong commitment to safety
• Computer skills
• Exposure to dust, heat, dirt, noise, various weather conditions and other industrial environments

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Microsoft Office and Project knowledge
• SAP knowledge
• Understanding of preventative maintenance processes
• Knowledge of Maintenance Processes

Domtar offers competitive wages and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), pension plan, paid vacations/holidays and employer supported development and continuing education. You must successfully complete a selection process that may include, but is not limited to, interviews, aptitude tests, criminal background investigation, references verification and pre-employment drug-screening.

This is what Kingsport posted:

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Planner is part of the Kingsport Packaging Mill Maintenance Team and reports to the Maintenance Superintendent. This position’s primary responsibilities will be to plan the maintenance activities across the Mill as well as support maintenance processes and department / Mill goals. The Maintenance Planner will be expected to fill-in for the Multi-Craft Maintenance Supervisors as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan for the safe and efficient execution of work orders by including safety requirements in the job plan; accurately estimating labor, materials and duration of jobs; procuring required resources, equipment, and materials; and applying knowledge of electrical / mechanical job tasks to an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Actively seek and adopt opportunities to continuously improve planning and execution of maintenance as it affects safety / housekeeping, quality, cost, and production.
• Support Multi-Craft Maintenance Team Leaders with coordination / efficient operation of maintenance work.
• Process owner for shutdown plans to maintain / improve process reliability and safety; process owner for accuracy of records in maintenance computer system.
• Manage projects and contractors as needed.
• Fill-in for Multi-Craft Maintenance Supervisors as needed.

Required Qualifications/Professional Experiences Years of Experience/Education/Certifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years Maintenance journey-person experience or B.S. in Engineering or associate degree in a maintenance-related field
• Excellent planning / scheduling, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, driving them to completion Knowledge of maintenance trades
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with outside resources (i.e. vendors, contractors, sales, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications/Professional Experiences/Years of Experience:

• 5 Years Experience as a Planner in Mechanical and/or Electrical Maintenance Department (Both preferred)
• Experience/Proficiency in CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems, SAP preferred)
• Experience/Proficiency working in computerized scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Primavera)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Critical Competencies for Success (Leadership, Technical, Innovation and Work Complexity):

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the mill
• High degree of collaboration with both Maintenance and Operations personnel
• Working knowledge of Kingsport’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
• Working knowledge of Domtar Planning and Scheduling Standards

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.

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