Maintenance Planner Sched

Waxahachie, TX, US, 75165

Onsite

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

Summary

What You’ll Do:

What You’ll Bring:

What You’ll Receive:

Key Qualifications

Area	Requirement
Technical Knowledge	Solid mechanical maintenance background: able to read drawings, identify missing details, and validate scope in the field.
CMMS Expertise	Proficient in creating, updating, and tracking work orders, BOMs, and backlog within the system (Hexagon).
Parts & Materials Understanding	Familiar with MRO materials, lead times, kitting, and storeroom processes to ensure job readiness.
Process Discipline	Understands planning workflow (request → plan → schedule → execute → feedback) and adheres to timelines (e.g., 48-hour work request conversion).
Data & Documentation	Comfortable maintaining equipment history, attaching photos or measurements, and improving BOM accuracy over time.

Desired Attributes

Attribute	Description
Hands-On Mindset	Regularly inspects equipment, takes measurements, and confirms scope before planning work. Doesn’t rely solely on others for information.
Structured Communicator	Proactively provides clear, concise updates on what’s done, what’s waiting, what’s next, especially for escalation items.
Collaborative	Works closely with operations, maintenance, and storeroom to align priorities and share progress transparently.
Detail-Oriented	Double-checks parts lists, measurements, and tools required; builds confidence that jobs are ready for execution.
Prioritization-Focused	Use backlog data and downtime windows effectively to ensure the most important work gets done first.
Ownership Mentality	Takes accountability for follow-up and closes the communication loop with stakeholders.
Continuous Improver	Identifies process gaps, suggests improvements, and builds repeatable standards (job plans, BOM corrections, etc.).

Success Will Look Like

• Backlog is consistently reviewed and accurately reflects department priorities.

• Escalation items have visible, timely updates.

• Work requests are converted within 48 hours and fully scoped before scheduling.

• Planners are seen on the floor validating work and engaging directly with technicians.

• BOM accuracy and job readiness steadily improve.

What You’ll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions - Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
• And more Click here to learn more about our benefits

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

Apply now and come “home” to Hardie!