Maintenance Planner

As a maintenance planner you will need to really get stuck-in with looking at the data and ways of working, recommending improvements and working to implement them effectively . This is a day based role working on our two paper machine based in Trafford Park, Manchester. We manufacture UK household tissue brands at this site such as Cushelle and Plenty.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

Alongside preparing maintenance schedules and ensuring maintenance compliance you will be the subject matter expert for the CMMS (SAP PM). You will work closely with the technicians and the storeroom. You will develop plans and schedules to support maintenance and operational activities on a long term basis (4 weeks and beyond).

To be successful you will need to work collaboratively with production teams to ensure efficient planning sequencing in conjunction with resource and maintenance plans; liaising regularly with the leadership team to evaluate any risks to supply.

In addition, our focus is on Planning Excellence, and you will not only maintain the master data, but you will be naturally curious on analysing the data and actively questioning any concerns as they arise .

We're looking for a committed and focused individual who will enjoy interpreting forecast data and formulating efficient weekly plans, to ensure excellence in both supply and inventory levels .

As well as having a high level of planning and analytical skills, it is key that you are hungry to learn all aspects of the planning process and that you are able to work within a changing environment .

In addition, you will be computer literate, with a high skill level of Microsoft applications - Excel and Project and experience / knowledge of the following:

• Supply chain


• Experience in SAP (Essential)


• Relevant experience planning, scheduling and auditing maintenance activities either as a hands-on engineer/technician or as a maintenance planner


• Thorough understanding of asset operations, process equipment and technology


• In depth knowledge of plant operations
  
  We offer the opportunity to work for a leading global organisation with the potential to advance your career within the fast-moving manufacturing environment.


At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

At Essity, we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values.

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Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.


• High reaching starting salary with annual reviews


• Pension 10% employer contribution


• Bonus earning potential


• Medical Scheme


• Holidays starting at 27 days plus bank holidays (with flexible bank holiday options)


• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Essity Rewards website (100s of online and in-store shopping discounts)


• Numerous other local incentives


• Local community activities and charitable initiatives