Maintenance Planner II

Job Title:  Maintenance Planner

Why consider a career at MLC?  

MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces & received an EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for our continued commitment to sustainability.

• Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
• Safety and sustainability are top priorities
• Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
• Great development and advancement opportunities
• Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!

MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global!  The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction.  Join our outstanding team! 

Benefits & Professional Growth

MLC offers a competitive and thoughtfully designed rewards package that supports both financial security and long-term career development:

• 401(k) Plan
  The company matches a portion of employee 401(k) contributions and also provides an additional employer-funded contribution, regardless of employee participation, to help support long‑term retirement savings.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment to support continued learning and career advancement.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
  Employees receive paid vacation as well as recognized company-paid holidays to support work-life balance throughout the year.

• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits
  Employer HSA contributions for medical plan participants, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
• Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage
  Company‑provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and personal support resources.

• Incentive Program
  Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities aligned with individual and organizational success.
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities
  Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
• Coming soon…Student Loan Reimbursement assistance

About the Job

The Maintenance Planner supports plant reliability and maintenance performance by planning, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance activities that reduce downtime and improve equipment availability.

• Plan and coordinate maintenance work orders, projects, and equipment repairs.
• Ensure preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance activities are planned and ready for execution.
• Manage work orders within the EAM/CMMS system, including review, prioritization, and status updates.
• Monitor maintenance and business unit performance metrics and prepare reports as needed.
• Support plant safety, environmental, and reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate materials, spare parts, and vendor resources to ensure maintenance readiness.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to improve equipment reliability and inventory management.
• Lead daily maintenance planning meetings to align maintenance schedules with production needs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of maintenance planning experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, equipment drawings, and maintenance-related information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and elevated work areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or technical degree.
• Experience working with maintenance management systems (EAM/CMMS).
• Strong knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Experience with inventory management, spare parts planning, and bill of materials development.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and support training of others.

The Fine Print

Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.

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About MLC

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.