Maintenance Planner
Company: Hood Industries
Location: Waynesboro
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Position at Hood Lumber Hood Industries is seeking a
Maintenance Planner to support our lumber manufacturing facility in
Waynesboro, MS . This is a unique opportunity to support ongoing
operations at our current mill while contributing to the
development and transition to a new, state-of-the-art sawmill,
driving equipment reliability and operational excellence. This role
is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating
maintenance activities to improve equipment performance and reduce
production interruptions. The Maintenance Planner works closely
with maintenance and operations teams to ensure work is effectively
planned and executed. This is an excellent opportunity to join our
organization as we continue to invest in a new facility and
capabilities that reflect our commitment to safety, operational
excellence, and long-term growth. Key Responsibilities: Plan,
schedule, and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance
activities and work orders. Partner with maintenance, production,
and operations teams to ensure work is properly planned and
executed. Prepare and kit work orders ensuring required parts,
tools, and resources are available. Ensure all maintenance work
complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Help
develop and improve maintenance tasks to support equipment
reliability and performance. Maintain and update the Guardian Web
CMMS system including work orders, PMs, equipment data, and parts
information. Scope and define work to support equipment reliability
and overall mill performance. Support Maintenance Supervisors in
scheduling labor and resources to minimize production downtime.
Review work orders for accuracy, completeness, and proper
documentation. Coordinate with maintenance and production teams to
manage changes and updates to preventive maintenance procedures.
Maintain and update maintenance plans, SOPs, JHAs, and related
documentation. Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and
production teams to plan and execute maintenance jobs. Analyze and
manage maintenance backlog data and support prioritization of work.
Lead maintenance planning and scheduling meetings. Generate routine
maintenance reports, schedules, and KPI tracking. Required
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of 2
years’ experience in industrial maintenance, planning & scheduling,
or related manufacturing support roles, including production
leadership or skilled operations. Strong organizational and project
management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently in a self-directed environment.
General understanding of maintenance workflows and processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with
Microsoft Office and accurate data entry. Willingness to work
weekends and extended hours as needed to support mill operations or
project demands. Preferred Qualifications: Technical school
training or college degree. Experience working with CMMS platforms.
Familiarity with industrial plant equipment and specifications.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Additional Information: Hood
Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits
package including medical, employee assistance program, dental,
vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD,
available first of the month following completion of one month of
continuous full-time employment. Hood Industries requires that
applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to
continue in the selection process. All employment offers are
contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful
passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to
provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the
U.S. An Equal Opportunity Employer
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