Sr. Maintenance PlannerPosition SummaryWe have an opportunity for a Sr. Maintenance Planner to join our team. In this role, you will support maintenance planning activities by scheduling resources, parts, and equipment access. You will ensure all work complies with cGMP and company procedures. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment while providing excellent customer service to internal teams.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Location: Harmans, MD - BWI
100% Onsite
The Role- Coordinate and schedule equipment maintenance, downtime, shutdowns, equipment improvements, and validation activities to minimize operational impact and maximize asset availability.
- Manage corrective and preventive maintenance activities by prioritizing work orders based on criticality, downtime risk, and business needs.
- Develop maintenance schedules, work plans, and work order packages for GMP process equipment while ensuring timely execution and completion.
- Utilize and administer CMMS/asset management systems to create, assign, track, and close work orders, maintain asset records, and support data accuracy.
- Partner with technicians, supervisors, engineers, vendors, and contractors to coordinate labor, repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment service requirements.
- Communicate regularly with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and facilities teams to provide maintenance updates, resolve issues, and support operational priorities.
- Lead or participate in daily huddles, shift handoffs, tier meetings, and cross-functional planning discussions to align maintenance activities with production schedules.
- Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and compliance initiatives by maintaining accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and GMP-related data.
- Analyze maintenance data and asset performance metrics to support KPI reporting, resource planning, continuous improvement, and reliability initiatives.
- Provide CMMS guidance and training to technicians, planners, and other site personnel while promoting standardized maintenance planning and execution practices.
- Apply strong planning, organization, customer service, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment while adhering to all safety, quality, and GMP requirements, including occasional off-shift, weekend, or holiday support.
- Other duties as assigned
The CandidateMinimum Requirements- High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years of maintenance planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic understanding of root cause analysis and asset management principles
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical manuals, and OEM documentation
- Strong understanding of OSHA safety practices and procedures preferred
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Ability to work in an on-site manufacturing environment, including extended periods of standing, climbing ladders or step stools, lifting up to 40 lbs., and supporting off-shift, weekend, or holiday operations as needed.
Preferred Skills & Background- Experience in maintenance or engineering coordination in the life science industry
- Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems, equipment, and tools
- Experience with CMMS, including Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager
PayThe anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $94,000 – $128,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
- Diverse, inclusive culture
- Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
- Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
- Community engagement and green initiatives
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
- Tuition Reimbursement