Maintenance Planner

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Manufacturing Group is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Maintenance Planner role supporting the tissue and towel manufacturing operations at our Consumer Products Group Operation located in Zachary, LA.

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for improving workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through the planning and coordination of maintenance resources, parts, materials, and equipment access. This role ensures that maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner to support the operational goals of the facility.

Our Team

The Port Hudson Plant is located just north of Baton Rouge, LA and west of Zachary, LA. The Port Hudson mill employs about 350 people and has two tissue/towel paper machines and produces consumer tissue products such as bath tissue and paper towels sold under the Georgia-Pacific brand names of Quilted Northern and Brawny. The Port Hudson facility uses integrated technology to manufacture tissue and paper towel products in a progressive production environment. The Gulf Coast is only an hour away and there is plenty of history in the area to explore as well. For urban activities, Baton Rouge and New Orleans are just a short drive away.

We create a work environment that attracts, engages, and retains the best people. Our employees help others, and the business reach their full potential, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture to the work they do every day. Our technology is state of the art, and we will bring the best team together to deliver for our customers, Georgia-Pacific, and the Port Hudson and Zachary communities.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Embrace influential leadership to support the organization while advancing our Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture
• Review, prioritize, and schedule maintenance work orders and ensure that all necessary information is available for each work order
• Allocate resources such as labor, tools, and materials required for maintenance activities
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Coordinate with operations, purchasing, and logistics to ensure timely availability of parts and materials
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, inventory, and maintenance history
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, maintenance logs, and equipment history
• Generate and analyze reports to monitor maintenance performance and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Work closely with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth execution of maintenance plans
• Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely delivery of services and materials

The Experience You Will Bring

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment maintenance, and reliability
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders
• Familiarity with CMMS software and other relevant tools

What Will Put You Ahead

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous or current experience in maintenance planning
• Previous or current experience in a maintenance or planning role in a pulp or paper operation
• Extensive knowledge of SAP software
• Proficient in Microsoft project software