Maintenance Planner

Company: Kane Partners LLC
Location: Natchez
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

MAINTENANCE PLANNER - KEEP THE MACHINES HUMMING, THE TEAM FIRING, AND THE OPERATION MOVING

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

SUMMARY: We're looking for a hands-on mastermind who can own the maintenance game from start to finish. As the Maintenance Planner, you'll be the go-to force behind keeping our high-performance manufacturing equipment in top-tier shape. From strategic planning to boots-on-the-ground scheduling, you'll make sure nothing slips through the cracks. If you've got the chops to balance cost, crew, and chaos with skill and swagger-keep reading.



WHAT YOU'LL OWN:

- Safety first, second, and always-no compromises.

- Get in our customers' heads. Know what they need, then beat their expectations.

- Build airtight schedules, juggle priorities, and match the right people with the right tasks.

- Level up your team-train them, coach them, and keep safety + skills on point.

- Be the one who hires right, trains smart, and builds a winning crew.

- Drive the numbers-plan, budget, and optimize like a pro.

- Estimate everything-labor, materials, contractors. Nail the cost before it nails you.

- Diagnose problems like a boss-systems, machines, facilities-whatever needs fixing.

- Build the roadmap-define goals, set standards, and make them stick.

- Bring tech into play-implement smart systems that make maintenance a breeze.

- Be a coach, not just a boss-create a culture of ownership and excellence.

- Keep leadership in the loop and your team in the know.

- Push the limits with continuous improvement-never settle.



WHAT YOU BRING:

- Bachelor's degree preferred-but experience speaks louder. 5+ years leading in a fast-paced manufacturing world? We want you.

- Deep understanding of safety regulations and how to protect what matters-people, property, and data.

- Sharp business instincts-strategy, leadership, resource planning, and beyond.

- Strong command of English-clear, confident, and correct in every communication.

- Tech-savvy mindset-comfortable applying engineering principles to real-world challenges.

- Expert-level knowledge of machines, tools, and what makes them tick.

- Top-tier communication skills-you'll be the bridge between departments, teams, and leadership.

- You thrive under pressure, juggle priorities like a pro, and always make sound calls.

- Problem solver at heart-you see the issues, map out the fix, and lead the charge.

- Able to command a room, lead a meeting, and align people toward the goal.

- Solid with tech-Microsoft Outlook, Office Suite, and beyond.



READY TO RUN THE SHOW? If you're fired up about building a maintenance team that's lean, mean, and relentlessly efficient, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to step into a high-impact role where your decisions matter-and your leadership sets the tone.

Keywords: Kane Partners LLC, Lake Charles , Maintenance Planner, Professions , Natchez, Louisiana