OVERVIEW: 

Renewal by Andersen is seeking a Maintenance Planner I/II at our Cottage Grove, MN location. 

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 “America’s Best Large Employers” and a “Best Employer for Diversity.” As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference. 

PURPOSE: 

The purpose of this position is to improve equipment uptime by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through the detailed planning and coordination of labor, parts, material, and equipment availability. The ideal candidate for this position is well-organized and has a passion for maintenance planning. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The position balances priorities, resources, material, and equipment availability to develop department and individual work schedules 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize maintenance work and ensuring deadlines are met 

• Work cross-functionally to ensure work orders are executed properly and equipment is production ready 

• Generate reports on KPIs related to preventative maintenance activities and planned work 

• Audit the execution and accuracy of planned work 

• Generate detailed daily and shutdown maintenance plans for assigned maintenance team 

• Participates in the training of technicians  

• Assist engineering in the creation of predictive maintenance tools and systems 

• Collaborate with internal and external resources to plan activities for scheduled shutdowns 

• Independent communication with business partners to resolve technical issues and negotiate items such as priorities and completion deadlines 

• For each asset, analyze total cost of ownership – parts, labor, and equipment availability 

• Evaluate work orders to determine the necessary parts, tools, and time required to successfully execute the work request 

• Train employees on how to use the CMMS 

QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• 4-year degree in engineering, technology, management, or equivalent experience 

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical capacity 

• Experience with world-class manufacturing practices (TPM, 5S, Lean, etc.) 

• Well-developed project management skills 

CULTURE AND BENEFITS: 

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most. ** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 

• Health Savings Account contributions 

• Paid holidays plus PTO 

• 401(k) plan & contributions 

• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities 

• Charity contributions 

• Nationwide career opportunities 

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. 

* 2020 Andersen brand surveys of U.S. contractors, builders & architects 

** 2020 Andersen Brand Survey of U.S. homeowners 

In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.   

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.