Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between.  We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the efficient procurement, delivery, and kitting of parts to improve equipment availability, maintenance efficiency, and employee safety. The Planner will develop and implement effective and efficient work control proposals, collaborating with Operations and the Maintenance/Engineering departments. The Planner will also maintain the integrity of the information in the Maintenance management system to achieve the assigned planning objectives and measure success.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a comprehensive maintenance plan for all equipment to reduce downtime and increase efficiency. Plan all maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, and predictive maintenance. Maintain necessary maintenance parts inventory and order material as necessary. Procure and ensure delivery of all materials to meet maintenance schedules and requirements. Monitor and track the progress of maintenance tasks to ensure they are completed on time. Update status of work orders in the CMMS system. Seek out and evaluate new sources of suppliers to achieve department and plant financial and quality goals. Provide all departments with status of open requisitions. Coordinate and communicate with Materials/Receiving Department on receipt of purchase orders; resolve any discrepancies with vendors on quantity, pricing, or documentation. Assist in building daily/weekly schedules. Fill in for scheduler when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

High School graduation or GED is required. College, Technical College or Trade Program is preferred.  2+ years’ experience in maintenance planning required. 1 year of procurement experience preferred. Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance background preferred. Demonstrated working knowledge of a CMMS system and Microsoft Office. Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Demonstrated ability to multitask.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.