MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Job purpose

The maintenance planner is responsible for accurately and effectively supporting the plant maintenance function by developing the preventative and predictive maintenance program utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and being involved in securing resources such as spares, tools, and sundries.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise plant and equipment availability and reliability through maintaining the integrity of the company’s maintenance management system by extensively utilizing and updating the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) – FIIX
• Maintain a safe & healthy working environment by ensuring compliance to all statutory and other requirements for all plant requirements and assets.
• Facilitate procurement of all engineering spares and sundries including preparing purchase requisition, contacting suppliers as per procedure and approval policy, and maintaining the purchase requisition tracker.
• Facilitate and coordinate planning, and execution of preventative, corrective maintenance, and plant projects by fostering a NO Job work policy.
• Generate and review technical reports incidental to the function department.
• Develop and maintain equipment spares inventory and relevant documentation/ system integrity.
• Participate in training and upskilling of departmental staff by contributing to self and team development.
• Optimise process performance by participating in continuous improvement, Problem-solving, and change management.
• Facilitate spares management meetings.

Skills

• Ability to analyze planning data from the ERP system in order to develop strategies that improve operational efficiency and planning accuracy of component remanufacture and repair activities.
• Experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) General Competencies:
• Teamwork: Promotes communication and cooperation for the greater good of the company and the customer.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Handles multiple assignments and priorities while fulfilling all commitments.
• Willing to learn.
• Good technical knowledge in mechanic, hydraulic, and electricity.

The Maintenance Planner Must Have;

• Engineering Degree
• Must be a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia
• At least 3 years’ experience in a hi-tech manufacturing environment & computer literate
• Knowledge of CMMS systems particularly FIIX is an added advantage
• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent