Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner - Ballarat

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Planner at Laminex, you will be instrumental in coordinating and planning maintenance activities across our Ballarat sites. This role is perfect for someone with a strong organisational mindset who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will be working closely with our maintenance teams, operations staff, and contractors to ensure that our facilities run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Your Day Will Involve:

• Leading the planning and scheduling of corrective (CM) and preventative maintenance (PM) work orders, liaising between site maintenance staff, operations, and contractors.
• Preparing maintenance plans for review and agreement with maintenance and operations teams, ensuring alignment with production planning requirements.
• Identifying the correct work instructions, parts, tools, labour, and equipment needed for each job.
• Ensuring timely completion of regulatory maintenance activities, including collecting and reviewing service reports and compliance documentation.
• Tracking planned vs. actual performance in work order management, including schedule compliance.
• Conducting formal planning meetings with all stakeholders.
• Promoting a safe workplace and fostering a culture of safety and compliance.

What Are We Looking For?

• A team player with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in planning and leading maintenance activities, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise tasks and work within defined timeframes.
• An understanding of the governance and protocols related to purchasing, issuing, and maintaining spare parts inventory.
• Familiarity with maintenance regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a sound understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) like MEX or similar.
• Demonstrated commitment to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and workplace diversity.

Why Join Laminex?

At Laminex, we are committed to creating a workplace that celebrates our 90-year history while driving innovation for the future. As a proud part of the Circle Back Initiative, we value every application and are dedicated to providing feedback to our candidates. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, development, and work-life balance.

Ready to take the next step in your maintenance planning career? Apply now to join our team in Ballarat and be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do