Facilities Planner and Scheduler II

About the role

The Facilities Planner and Scheduler II provides planning and scheduling support for all maintenance activities, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This role functions as the primary point of contact for responding to customer work requests, ensuring accurate identification of business needs and available resources to prioritize work requests.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, schedule, and coordinate daily maintenance activities.
• Research, plan, and prioritize work requests.
• Order necessary repair materials for approved work requests.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and expedite, as needed, delivery of products and services.
• Provide estimated time and costs for planning purposes.
• Improve work force productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, and access to equipment.
• Communicate daily with business units and serve as the liaison between them and the maintenance crew to coordinate when certain jobs can be scheduled and performed.
• Provide a safe working environment by assuring compliance with all applicable codes and laws.
• Provide interface between maintenance employees, operation personnel, and outside resources.
• Aid in the development and improvement of maintenance strategy including PM's, predictive maintenance, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Provide training and user support on EAM or CMMS systems.
• Maintain records and files essential to meaningful analysis and generate data reports.
• Coordinate with purchasing and finance to coordinate procurement of parts, tools, equipment, or vendor services.
• Monitor contract review and approval with vendors.
• Create new and update existing maintenance plans; including revising task lists, labor hours required, recommended parts to have available on PMs, activity codes, BOM, etc.
• Ensure cost are allocated to the correct cost center.
• Follow-up on and maintain current status of equipment modifications, overhauls, and work orders.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality requirements are being followed.
• Create and run various work order metrics reports as needed.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Mechanical Maintenance or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of Associates degree.
• 4+ years of experience working in mechanical maintenance or related technical / trade field; planning, scheduling, or tracking status for trade projects, work orders, corrective maintenance, or preventive maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Associates degree in Mechanical Maintenance or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of Associates degree.
• Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field of study, OSHA knowledge, 2+ years of experience working with laboratory equipment in a laboratory type environment, 2+ years of experience in regulated environment, e.g., ISO 13485, FDA GMP, or USDA, 3+ years of experience as a dedicated CMMS or EAM maintenance planner and/or scheduler, Experience with Infor EAM software.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Planning and scheduling experience.
• Customer service orientation.
• Technical expertise in CMMS or EAM systems.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Exact Sciences offers an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.