Maintenance Planner

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Plymouth, (North Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Planner. This job is full-time permanent.

Your Role:

Responsible for maintenance planning and support of maintenance processes, department and mill goals

Key Responsibilities:

• Work to meet the Safety, Environmental, Quality, Production and Cost goals of the department and mill.

• Plan for the safe and efficient execution of work orders by including safety requirements in the job plan; accurately estimate labor, materials and duration of jobs; and procure required resources, equipment and materials.

• Provide daily leadership to the maintenance team – including both area maintenance and shift maintenance.

• Work within a team environment with Engineering, Operations and Maintenance

• Develop maintenance processes and implement maintenance best practices.

• Responsible for meeting budgets, for cost effective operations.

• Provide necessary training for and development of crew members.

• Manage the maintenance function to reduce equipment downtime.

• Lead change efforts as needed.

• Own the process for accuracy of records in maintenance computer system.

• Manage projects and contractors as needed.

Your Profile:

• 5 years Maintenance Journeyperson experience, or B.S. in engineering, or associate degree in a maintenance related field (preferred)

• Knowledge of maintenance trades

• Knowledge of planning and scheduling

• Knowledge of SAP is a plus

• Ability to understand prints

• Must be detail-oriented

• Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with outside resources (vendors, contractors, sales, etc.)

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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