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Lead Planner

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Strategic Planning:
• Lead the development and execution of maintenance plans and strategies that align with company goals and operational needs.
• Ensure effective planning of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Establish asset and spare part criticality criteria
• Monitor and optimize the use of spare parts and inventory to support maintenance activities.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance processes and practices based on data analysis.
• Process Optimization:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance maintenance efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.
• Capital Planning:
• Manage life-cycle of facility and manufacturing assets and maintain a 5 year replacement plan with budget projections.
• Compliance & Safety:
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance team.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track maintenance performance, analyze data, and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work closely with operations, engineering, and procurement teams to coordinate maintenance activities and support overall business objectives.

SCOPE & IMPACT: 

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the company's equipment and facilities, by effectively leading the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities across the network.  This role minimizes downtime and maximizes production uptime, directly impacting the company's operational performance and profitability.  This role’s work supports the long-term sustainability and safety of the organization's assets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, or related field with 6-8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS operation and administration.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Experience with a formal problem-solving methodology including six sigma.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• CMRP, CRL, CRE
• Strong knowledge of TPM, RCM and FMEA
• Experience with CAM CMMS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Will directly or indirectly lead the maintenance planners and schedulers for the entire network

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, crawl reach overhead push/pull and lift up to 30 pounds. Seldom required to Climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, balance or lift up over 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.