Maintenance Scheduler

September 12, 2026

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Company Description Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan. Job Description The purpose of the position is to support the Maintenance and Manufacturing areas through the coordination of the CMMS and PDM systems in the OSB plant. The Maintenance Scheduler will schedule and coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance activities and plant outages. This position also maintains electronic and physical filing systems for all PDM data sheets. The position also is responsible for coordinating assigned projects within time, cost, and quality guidelines and will prepare maintenance outage packages for planned maintenance activities. The position may require working occasional overtime, weekends and off shifts. Qualifications <ul><li>Excellent time management skills</li><li>Excellent organizational skills including the use of electronic filing systems</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software including the ability to create complex spreadsheets using formulas, pivot tables, etc.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, with all levels of associates within the company as well as vendors and contractors.</li><li>Ability to develop preventive maintenance strategies and instructions and implement in the CMMS.</li><li>Ability to recognize maintenance issues and the ability to make logical, detailed recommendations for</li><li>Ability to generate reports and statistics for the purposes of improving plant maintenance and operations</li><li>Ability to train staff on the use of the CMMS system</li><li>Ability to estimate costs of personnel, parts, and supplies to used during scheduled maintenance and projects</li><li>Excellent leadership skills </li><li>Strong working knowledge of mechanical / electrical processes</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude </li></ul>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Intermediate knowledge of the PDM system</li><li>Intermediate knowledge of the CMMS or other maintenance planning systems</li><li>3+ years of Maintenance Planning experience in a manufacturing environment </li></ul>Additional Information As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages: <ul><li> Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products</li><li> Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world</li><li> A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans</li><li> Company paid life and short & long term disability plans</li><li> Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family</li><li> 401 (k) retirement plan with company match</li><li> Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days</li><li> “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy</li><li> Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools </li></ul>What To Send Our Way <ul><li> A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.</li></ul>

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