Maintenance Planner.Lead

BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCEE

Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale. We are an international, publicly traded company, with solid roots in Fort Smith, Arkansas!  We have an opportunity for a skilled maintenance planner/lead to join our local team.    Owens Corning: Who We Are

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus plan, and a substantial benefits package including Insurances for: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Disability/Supplemental Offerings), 401k (Company Contribution regardless of employee participation – PLUS matching for employee contributions), Paid Time Off (Vacation and 11 Holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more.     Owens Corning Benefits

Owens Corning Roofing Division- Composites:  Fort Smith Plant

OC Fort Smith started operations in 1985 and start operations in the new facility/line in 2025 with an expanded site starting up late 2025.  We now have 2 separate buildings/lines on the property and have more than doubled in population in 3 years!

Fort Smith team works 24/7 creating wet formed fiberglass or coated fiberglass mat that’s used in further manufacturing processes, such as shingles, FR building materials.  Our 2 New Facilities are completed and has increased the size of our team.   We have a few more opportunities to help the team stabilize and grow!

Join the Fort Smith Team now for future growth opportunities!  City of Fort Smith, AR

Schedule:  Monday- Friday 5:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Overtime as Required

Responsibility of the Maintenance Scheduler/Lead is to ensure safe and efficient operation of the areas under their responsibility.  This includes ensuring the safety, scheduling, supervision, training of their work force, prioritizing work requests, specifying parts, and completing proper job plans for the maintenance department. Ensure BOM accuracy and help improve asset preventative maintenance plans. Eliminate waste in time, parts, cost, and machine breakdowns to improve reliability and improve workforce productivity and quality.  As a member of the maintenance leadership team the Maintenance Scheduler/Lead must be able to use available metrics and data to continuously improve operations to achieve the Fort Smith plant operational goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Live and adhere to the Safety Culture of Zero Accidents and ensure plant safety needs are given top priority in the planning process.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Storeroom, Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and all other plant personnel.
• Actively support TPM and the PM pillar, with a focus on processing red tags
• Coordinate the scheduling and planning of plant maintenance work to ensure available down time is fully utilized – does not allow aged work orders to accumulate.
• Lead the Daily Approval Meetings.  Participate in a variety of meetings and special projects as needed.
• Effectively plan extended shutdowns, including coordination with other departments and contractors, with support as needed.
• Utilize and update plant blueprints, drawings, instructional manuals, and special procedures.
• Comply with all plant rules.
• Provide detailed scope of work, including estimates of key work steps, materials, manpower, safety considerations and additional resources as needed for all planned work.
• Familiar with precision maintenance tools and applications and utilize in work plans when appropriate.
• Help to determine root cause of failures and help identify and implement permanent corrective actions, which may include creating new PMs, working with team to design improvements, identifying critical spare parts, benchmarking other plants, etc.
• Update and correct equipment files, specifications, parts lists (BOM), descriptions, etc. as errors or outdated information are encountered
• Work in conjunction with Storeroom to ensure materials availability and kitting of planned work.
• Work overtime as needed to support down days, emergencies, extended shutdowns, and manage backlog.
• Input new and revised PMs into CMMS (SAP).
• Write PMs in standardized form adopted across plant maintenance teams.
• Edit existing PMs and provides proper formatting approval; Partner with Reliability Engineer to ensure compliance. 
• Track repair frequencies and issues, labor hours, labor consumption rates, PM completion rates, and removal of ineffective or obsolete PMs.
• Publish PM’s weekly, PM retention according to company policy, and proper PM management for both internal and external auditing.
• Fill in for Maintenance Supervisor as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 Years of Leadership Experience
• Minimum 5 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Preferred candidates will have maintenance/mechanical/planner experience
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, electrical experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with a CMMS (SAP preferred).
• Must have strong communications skills.
• Demonstrates creativity and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willing and able to speak in a group setting and train others.
• Strong work ethic and excellent attendance.
• Possess strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, motivated and goal oriented.
• Must be computer literate- Competent in Microsoft Office software
• This position does not support Sponsorship for Employment Visas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Perform basic arithmetic – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions.
• Able to read blueprints, equipment schematics, and parts breakdowns.
• Able to use manuals, computer searches, and/or vendor contacts to research parts, materials and tools.
• Able to use full range of measurement tools, including but not limited to: tape measure, caliper, micrometer, pi tape, etc.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize
• Knowledge of practical applications of OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
• Basic knowledge of PLC based controls and HMI applications (Siemens & Allen-Bradley)
• General knowledge of TPM and maintenance processes
• Strong troubleshooting skills

 ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific task
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- periodically
• Exposure to noise- periodically
• Hand/Eye Coordination– continuously
• Walk, sit, stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
• Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance.
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Work at heights-periodically
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Able to communicate with co-workers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications.
• Possess manual dexterity necessary and ability to operate equipment, operate a computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2025 sales of $10.1 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.