Associate degree or technical school diploma preferred; equivalent experience can substitute.
3-5 years of experience in maintenance planning required.
Experience in regulated industries like Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Healthcare with knowledge of cGMPs.
Familiarity with CMMS systems, particularly MAXIMO, is strongly preferred.
Understanding of work management processes and labor estimating.
Knowledge of facilities equipment and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) requirements.
Responsibilities
Plan and schedule resources for maintenance activities efficiently.
Develop detailed work scopes and forecasts for resource allocation.
Ensure work order compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA and OSHA.
Enhance productivity by preemptively resolving potential delays in maintenance processes.
Maintain and manage the master Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule to align with production needs.
Coordinate between maintenance teams and facility management to optimize workflow.
Benefits
Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
Flexible work environment that adapts to business needs.
Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Maintenance Planner will plan and schedule available resources and materials for maintenance activities associated with preventative and corrective maintenance in the most effective and efficient way.
Develop the detail work scope and setup forecasts for resource allocation to ensure preventative and corrective work activities are completed in conjunction with manufacturing operations activities.
Is responsible for overseeing work order activity compliance with regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, DEA, OSHA).
Improve workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, and material, tools, and equipment required permits, specialized documentation and equipment access.
Compiles and maintains the master PM schedule to establish a sequence and lead time of each operation to meet scheduling dates according to production forecast or machine-specific needs
Accurate coordination between the various maintenance groups and facility supervisors/managers.
Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent from 2-year college technical school preferred. In lieu of degree, Technical College diploma with 10+ years of experience required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
At least 3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance planning.
Previous experience working within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare Industries with a thorough working knowledge of cGMPs
Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and related systems/software; MAXIMO is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of work management processes, labor estimating, resource balancing, etc
Good working knowledge of facilities equipment and O&M requirements.
Strong understanding of proper OSHA safety practices and procedures
Good organization skills
Technical writing ability
Strong oral and written communications skills
Knowledge of the purchase order system and requisition procedures.
Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the business.
