Title:  Maintenance Planner

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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.

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Opportunity:  We are an Extrusion coating manufacturing operation seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our Prosperity, South Carolina team. 

Job Summary:  The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for the planning and scheduling of facility maintenance and project management MRO ordering and inventory control.     

Job Functions:

• Planning and scheduling of plant maintenance activities to include Preventative and Predicative Maintenance.
• Proven track record of identifying opportunities and the ability to recommend and implement improvements.
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge helpful.
• Multi-tasking and the ability to meet deadlines on a continuous basis.
• Directs contractors and ensures compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organization, and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge is needed in equipment servicing, maintenance planning and scheduling, process control and extrusion coating operations.  A solid working knowledge is required in project management, industrial engineering, and cost analysis. 
• Position requires hands on assistance to the maintenance team at times of need and during diagnosis of equipment failure(s).
• Computer Maintenance Management Systems use and implementation (SAP a plus)
• Ensure that proper safety practices are followed.
• Ensure maintenance technicians identify work requirements observed and enter appropriate notifications in SAP.
• Update plant personnel of current work projects and their progress.  
• Create work schedules in SAP and distribute work orders to maintenance team as necessary.

Job Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or 2-5 years maintenance experience in an extrusion facility or pulp/paper mill.
• 5 years of maintenance planning experience preferred.
• Must be able to work up to 12 hour shifts; position is typically Monday through Friday however must be available on nights as needed as well as weekends and holidays as business needs change.
• Proficient computer skills using tools such as Microsoft Office products, SAP.  Have the ability to learn business specific computer programs.

Technical Skills

• Equipment Maintenance
• Operations Monitoring
• Operations Analysis
• Technical Design
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical Maintenance
• Plumbing Maintenance

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8 hours.
• Pushing/Pulling frequently with force up to 50lbs
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Frequent climbing on stairs and ladders
• Frequent kneeling, crouching, and balancing
• Grasping and reaching/working overhead
• Elevated work
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various office, hand and electrical tools or equipment,
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperatures.

Key Competencies

• Integrity and Trust
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Managerial Courage
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Managing though Systems

Benefits/Pay

• Hourly wage is $39.04, and we offer shift premium of $1.50 for night shift between the hours of 7pm and 7am.
• Uniforms are provided.
• Safety shoe program as well as prescription safety eyewear benefits are also available.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.