Maintenance Analyst (Maintenance Planner) - 1st Shift in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Maintenance Analyst (Maintenance Planner) - 1st Shift

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11787 | JOB GRADE: 12

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1st Shift, Monday- Friday 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM + overtime

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Analyst (Analyst) will prepare preventive maintenance job plans by researching an assigned machine and or system, determine tasks and activities needed to perform proper maintenance, then evaluate for appropriate maintenance intervals. Upon approval of the plan, the Analyst will input the plan into the SAP Plant Maintenance computerized maintenance management system (SAP).

On a regular basis, the Analyst will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating work notifications, then conversion of appropriate notifications to work orders. The analyst will generate PM work orders at the appropriate times based on calendar and or meter readings. When completed, the Analyst will close out work orders in SAP. The Analyst will generate reports related to the status of work orders and communicate to department management.

Also, the Analyst will be responsible for inputting new asset and parts information, as well as modifying information existing in SAP. The Analyst will perform research in SAP and generate reports related to maintenance activities and machine/system improvements.

The Analyst will be responsible for preparing necessary materials, then teaching and coaching new directives related to the SAP Plant Maintenance module being rolled out to the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Principal contact between the Maintenance department and the plant
2. Receives approved work requests from requesting departments, excepting emergency work
3. Reviews and screens each work request for completion. Discusses the details with the requestor as appropriate.
4. Assures the work requested is needed and resolves appropriately
5. Converts Work Requests into Work Orders. • Examines jobs to be done and determines best way to accomplish the work. Consults with requester, Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering or functional crews when necessary.
6. Obtains blueprints, drawings, instructional manuals and special procedures, as needed. Makes any additional sketches, diagrams, etc., necessary to clarify the intent of the work order.
7. Identifies and obtains determinable materials and critical items, entering material needs on the work order.
8. Ensures safety needs are given a top priority in work planning.
9. Estimates jobs with sequence of steps, the number of tradespersons and required labor hours for each step.
10. Estimates cost of each work order in terms of direct labor, materials required and total cost.
11. Maintains backlog files of work orders waiting planning and/or scheduling in accordance with their priority limits with an estimated completion date.
12. Verifies the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for job execution prior to scheduling.
13. Identifies and generates each department’s PM workload.
14. Reviews the schedule and labor availability forecasts weekly in preparation for the scheduling meeting
15. Attends meetings with the Operations Planning department and participates in the overall plant scheduling of the following week’s work, and negotiates for downtime “windows” during which maintenance can be performed
16. Finalizes schedules, ensuring that the work scheduled balances labor hours available so that a full day’s work is provided each person.
17. Recommends equipment to be included in preventive maintenance programs.
18. Coordinates requisition of all predetermined parts, materials and special tools and ensures that equipment to be worked on will be available and ready.
19. Provides all documents for reporting and closeout. • Schedules weekly meetings with the operations supervisors and the maintenance supervisors to discuss schedule and short-term projections on maintenance needs.
20. Arranges any safety permits, hot work, confined space, etc.
21. Assembles work packages and delivers to area maintenance supervisors.
22. Ensure completed schedules and work orders are returned at the proper time. Review completed schedules and work orders submitted. Monitor work order progress.
23. Provides all documents for reporting and closeout. • Schedules weekly meetings with the operations supervisors and the maintenance supervisors to discuss schedule and short-term projections on maintenance needs.
24. Develops a file of standard job plans for regularly recurring repair jobs.
25. Reviews the actual labor expended versus estimated labor and material used for completed jobs with Maintenance Supervisors and reports same to stake holders.
26. Assists Maintenance and Operations management in periodically analyzing costs and recommends corrective action needed to reduce maintenance costs.
27. Make recommendations for system improvements.
28. Maintains necessary records and files and prepares accurate control reports
29. Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
30. Understands and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
31. Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regards to product quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of high school diploma or GED is required.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline or some college courses in computer science, engineering, or mathematics preferred.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial maintenance role incorporating pneumatics, hydraulics, controls, and electrical systems is preferred.
• At least 2 years SAP experience or related software
• Mechanical/electrical background necessary and technical school background desired
• Adequate trade knowledge to estimate labor hours, materials and visualize job execution
• Good oral/written communication skills
• Good administrative and mathematical skills
• Working knowledge of computers in a reasonable training period
• Good planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to understand what constitutes good instructions
• Able to read blueprints and shop drawings • Sketching ability
• Understanding of the proper use of work orders, priorities, scheduling, etc.
• Orientation and commitment to customer service • Ability to communicate/teach reliability best practices, condition monitoring, precision

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In performing the essential elements of this position the following physical activities are required. The activities are measured in the amount of on-the-job time that is spent performing these activities.

In performing the essential elements of this position the following weight is required to be lifted or force to be exerted. These activities are measured in the amount of weight lifted or force exerted and how often.

In performing the essential elements of this position the following vision requirements apply.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $30.49 to $43.05 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.