Maintenace Planner | HIRING IMMEDIATELY |Columbus, OH

Available Shift:

7:30AM-4:00PM

Rotating Schedule

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Compensation:

• $21.32 starting pay

• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Benefits: 

• Medical (Comprehensive PPO, two HRA Plans and an HSA plan)
• Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
• Vision (basic and premier coverage)
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100 % vesting in all company provided funds immediately)
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Livongo diabetes program
• Corporate discounts

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Job Overview:
The Maintenance Planner & MRO Parts Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing both the maintenance planning process and the procurement, inventory, and distribution of parts necessary to support production and packaging equipment. This combined role will ensure operational efficiency, with a focus on minimizing downtime, optimizing maintenance costs, and ensuring parts availability for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.

Responsibilities:

Safety:

• Promote and enforce Pactiv Evergreen’s safety culture by ensuring zero safety issues in the plant.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with plant safety policies, ensuring proper equipment maintenance and safe practices.
• Ensure the correct safety documentation is utilized, in accordance with company policies.

Maintenance Planning:

• Own and manage the CMMS asset hierarchy and preventative maintenance schedules for all facilities, production lines, and support equipment, including packaging systems, material handling, and automation equipment.
• Oversee daily CMMS work order management, including assignment to available maintenance personnel, reviewing work completion, and ensuring timely closure of work orders.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to plan, schedule, and execute planned maintenance work, with the goal of maximizing equipment uptime while minimizing costs.
• Package planned work orders into parts kits and ensure availability of required materials before work begins, in coordination with the storeroom team.
• Accurately estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs for all planned maintenance activities.
• Assist in CMMS planning and execution for capital projects and plant upgrades.
• Lead weekly maintenance scheduling meetings with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to ensure work is properly prioritized and resources are allocated effectively.
• Utilize MTBF and root cause analysis methods to drive continuous improvement and eliminate equipment failures.

MRO Parts Management:

• Oversee the procurement, inventory, and management of all parts and materials required for production and maintenance.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical spare parts, keeping inventory at optimal levels to prevent production downtime.
• Track parts usage and inventory, working with the storeroom team to manage efficient storage and retrieval of materials.
• Regularly assess parts inventory levels, ensuring critical spares are stocked and non-essential items are minimized.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost-effective pricing and terms on parts and materials.
• Continuously track parts usage trends and suggest improvements to streamline parts procurement and inventory management.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, particularly in packaging equipment or related systems such as electromechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and process water systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems such as Maintenance Connection, MP2, Maximo, or similar systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP systems is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with functions like VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Conditional Formatting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments, including contractors, vendors, and senior management.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings is preferred.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a forklift license within 60 days of hire/promotion.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and work in a moderately conditioned industrial manufacturing environment.

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.