Planner

KYYBA, Inc

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Auditing, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Business Services, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), IBM Maximo Asset Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, SAP, Safety Process, Safety Training, Staff Training, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Technical Recruiting, Time Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
4 days ago
Job Title: (Planner)
 
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
 
Job Description
 
Description: *** Richmond is seeking a highly organized and proactive Maintenance Planner to develop and manage a comprehensive maintenance planning program. This role will be instrumental in building a preventive maintenance (PM) program from the ground up, organizing and optimizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and managing the procurement, inventory, and stocking of maintenance spare parts. The ideal candidate will have strong planning and organizational skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to work closely with maintenance, operations, and procurement teams.

Maintenance experience is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities
Preventive Maintenance Program Development
Assist with developing and implementing a preventive maintenance (PM) program from inception.
Identify critical assets and establish maintenance strategies to improve reliability and equipment performance.
Create, maintain, and update PM procedures, job plans, and maintenance schedules.
Support the development of predictive and reliability-centered maintenance practices where appropriate.
CMMS Administration & Organization
Lead the organization, cleanup, and optimization of the CMMS database.
Create and maintain asset hierarchies, equipment records, PM schedules, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness within the CMMS.
Train maintenance personnel on proper CMMS usage and best practices.
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
Plan and schedule maintenance activities to maximize labor efficiency and equipment uptime.
Prepare work packages including labor requirements, materials, tools, procedures, and safety requirements.
Maintain an effective maintenance backlog and prioritize work based on operational needs.
Spare Parts Management & Procurement
Manage maintenance spare parts inventory and storeroom organization.
Establish and maintain minimum/maximum inventory levels for critical spare parts.
Research, source, and procure maintenance materials, equipment, and spare parts.
Develop relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing and timely delivery.
Monitor inventory levels, usage trends, and obsolescence risks.
Conduct periodic inventory audits and cycle counts.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, reliability, and inventory management.
Participate in root cause failure analyses and corrective action initiatives.
Support reliability and operational excellence programs.
Drive standardization and documentation of maintenance best practices.
Qualifications
Required
Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, inventory management, or related roles.
Experience working with CMMS platforms (such as MP2, eMaint, Fiix, Maintenance Connection, Maximo, SAP PM, or similar).
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
Hands-on maintenance, reliability, or technical maintenance experience.
Experience developing PM programs from the ground up.
Experience managing maintenance storerooms and spare parts inventories.
Knowledge of procurement and vendor management practices.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), or Predictive Maintenance methodologies.
APICS, CMRP, or other maintenance/reliability certifications are a plus.
Key Competencies
Planning and scheduling
CMMS administration
Inventory management
Procurement and purchasing
Attention to detail
Data analysis and reporting
Project management
Continuous improvement mindset
Team collaboration
Problem-solving and decision-making

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Location: (Richmond,VA)
 
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
 
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
 
SELECT AWARDS
  • An INC 5000 company for 10 years
  • Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots 
  • Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
  • TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
  • Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
  • Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
  • 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
 

 

About the Company

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KYYBA, Inc

Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.

Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.kyyba.com/