Maintenance Planner Supervisor

Company: Lawton Standard
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Northern Iron is looking for a Maintenance Planner Supervisor for our foundry! This position involves planning and scheduling maintenance activities, directing a team of technicians, ensuring resource availability like parts and labor, and using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track work and improve long-term maintenance strategies. The Planner / Supervisor also coordinates with other departments, such as production, and manages personnel actions. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have previous experience in a heavy industrial maintenance planner or supervisory role. Planning and scheduling: Plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, using CMMS. Coordinate with production to create schedules that minimize disruption and align with business needs. Create preliminary and final schedules for the upcoming week. Resource management: Ensure all necessary parts, materials, and external services are available for planned jobs. Manage ordering, receiving, and stocking of maintenance parts, consumables, and supplies. Maintain an organized and accurate inventory system within the CMMS Team and personnel management: Supervise, lead, and manage a team of maintenance technicians. Train new technicians and oversee their work. Coordination and communication: Act as a liaison between the maintenance team, production, and management. Communicate job status, schedule updates, and part information to stakeholders. Conduct job site inspections and walk-throughs to assess needs and identify potential issues before a job starts. Strategy and continuous improvement: Use data and analysis from the CMMS to improve maintenance strategies. Ensure health, safety, and other regulations are followed. Qualifications & Competencies Strong negotiation and communication skills Proficiency in inventory and supply chain management Experience with management software and CMMS systems Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Strong analytical and organizational abilities Must have previous experience in a heavy industrial maintenance planner / supervision role. Education & Experience Education: High School Diploma or GED, Technical degree preferred Experience: 3–5 years of related experience required Heavy Industrial Experience: Must have previous experience in a heavy industrial maintenance planner / supervisor role Certifications & Licenses: Journeyman’s License preferred Schedule & Compensation Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (8-hour shifts with overtime as needed; flexible with hours) Salary: $36 -$42 per hour Why should you choose Northern Iron- Lawton Standard? Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition reimbursement program Medical, dental, vision within the first 60 days (first of the month following 30 days) Company paid disability & life insurance 401k (with match) Direct deposit Fixed weekly schedule Uniforms paid for by company Boot reimbursement Prescription safety glass reimbursement Plenty of growth opportunities You’ll be part of a family culture where your contributions are noticed and recognized Are you Interested? Apply with us today! No agency calls or emails please. Powered by JazzHR 2x19JDxJPP

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