**Maintenance Planner, Cast Iron** _Work Mode: Onsite_ **Location:** Onsite – Kohler, WI **Opportunity** The primary function of Maintenance Planner-Cast Iron Maintenance is to improve work output through the scheduling and planning of nonreactive work. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, possess excellent organizational skills, hands on experience, communicate effectively and be self-directed. As part of the position, time in the field and the ability to seek feedback will be essential in developing job plans. Having a positive and genuine spirit will maintain a collaborative environment for daily communications with frontline leadership and skilled trades’ associates. Applying a drive and passion for continuous improvement are essential to the position. **Specific Responsibilities** Work Flow Function + Evaluate incoming work requests for required information and segregate the work appropriately as a key element in the planning / scheduling process. + Determine job commencement date by priority, relative to the schedule, through consultation with production, maintenance supervision and material lead-time requirements. + Evaluate existing and incoming work volumes and communicate with requester to establish priority and use partner contractors when necessary to meet established priority. + Prepare a detailed weekly schedule that identifies daily activities, including allowance for emergency work and preapproved vacations. + Revise the weekly schedule for major changes in project scope affecting resources and communicate these changes to all effected parties. Planning Function + Develop and document scope of work and limiting conditions through worksite evaluation and consultation with the requester, engineering, equipment suppliers and team leaders. + Identify special tools, equipment and required trades.Arrange availability in accordance with the equipment availability through coordination with other planner groups and previously scheduled work. + Identify required safety procedures and documents.Arrange availability of documents within the work plan and coordinate as needed. + Determine required materials, drawings, and engineered information, initiate procurement using or creating a bill of materials and verifyavailability / lead time for scheduling function. + Review job plans as necessary with the maintenance team prior to commencement date. + Establish sequence and duration of all craft skills, including sub order requirements, and external support requirements. + Document, archive and maintain repeatable job plans and bill of materials. + Manage equipment documentation program including archiving, updates and removal of documentation for eliminated equipment. + Estimate labor requirements using simplified maintenance standards, historical standards and experience-based approximations for schedule creation. + Coordinate meetings with engineering, supervisors, contractors and maintenance staff as required to ensure success through documentation of tasks to drive success. + Prepare detailed estimates using simplified maintenance standards, historical standards and experience-based approximations for maintenance budgeting. General Functions + Manage preventive maintenance program through load leveling, required documentation (i.e. OSHA, EPA, etc.) and PM optimization. + Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings. + Audit for on time delivery, and appropriate workflow through metrics. + Identify repeatable tasks for documentation as a standard operating procedure. + Maintain a clean organized kitting and repairable area for materials and complete regular audits and communicate kitted material location on job plans. + Identify opportunities and participate in continuous improvement reduction programs to drive sustainability. + Self-development that aligns with the business unit goals through ongoing education and / or work place training. + Provide requested information or submit special reports as required by supervision. + Complete other assignments that are consistent with the basic function or as requested by supervision. **Skills/Requirements** + High school graduate with a minimum of two years technical school or equivalent practical training. + Minimum of five years’ hands-on experience in technical field. + Previous experience in maintenance planning preferred. + Previous experience with CMMS software (SAP experience preferred) + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Proficient with Microsoft Office products. **_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._** _The salary range for this position is $66,300 - $83,500. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k._ **Why Choose Kohler?** We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives. **About Us** It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.