Maintenance Planner

Overview

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We're committed to the whole you - your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision - starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities are available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role:

As our Maintenance Planner, you will turn reliability strategy into action by building precise job plans, coordinating parts and people, and driving schedule compliance so our team can execute work safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first in every plan and procedure; incorporate safe work practices into all job plans.
• Review Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP PM) notifications for accuracy and clarity; translate requests into well-scoped work orders.
• Plan all non-emergency maintenance in SAP (labor, craft hours, permits, parts reservations, and external services).
• Build and maintain a robust library of standard job plans to improve quality and repeatability.
• Own PM program effectiveness in SAP: create new PMs, refine existing PMs, and update based on RCA/RCM/defect elimination findings.
• Standardize Oven Clean Out (OCO) activities; automate order creation, parts reservations, and PRs in SAP.
• Maintain accurate equipment records: BOMs, functional locations, and equipment structures.
• Lead the weekly Planning & Scheduling meeting with Production and Process colleagues to align priorities and resources.
• Manage spare parts refurbishment workflows and order non-stock parts as needed; create new SAP part numbers when required.
• Monitor and manage the planned backlog; ensure a steady, ready-to-execute weekly schedule.
• Partner with Stores to improve spare-part availability, kitting, and asset management practices.
• Analyze maintenance data, create reports, and support reliability KPIs (schedule compliance, wrench time, and backlog health).
• Support major rebuilds and projects with detailed maintenance plans.
• Champion the maintenance business process and serve as the site SAP PM lead.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Drive the highest level of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Hands-on experience with CMMS (SAP PM strongly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of standard maintenance practices, codes, and regulations.
• Proven ability to plan work that reduces delays and improves quality and productivity.
• Strong collaboration skills; able to partner with Maintenance, Production, Stores, and Engineering colleagues.
• Organized, analytical, and proactive with solid problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities; strong time management.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed to support the operation.

How you'll make an impact:

• You are the force multiplier for maintenance - your planning enables safe and efficient execution.
• Your work drives reliability, reduces downtime, and supports production goals.
• You help shape how maintenance is done by standardizing best practices across the plant.

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.