Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule major jobs across one or multiple sites, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and minimal disruption to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including maintenance, engineering, production, and EHS to develop detailed job plans and timelines.
• Incorporate system interdependencies and area-specific requirements into all planning activities.
• Cookordinate with stakeholders to assess job scope, communicate plans, and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changing priorities.
• Maintain and update planning tools, schedules, and documentation to reflect current job status and future needs.
• Lead pre-job planning meetings and post-job reviews to ensure continuous improvement in planning and execution.
• Support the development of contingency plans for high-risk or complex jobs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve non-system generated work orders and ensure proper closure documentation.
• Process and manage CMMS workflows, acting as both a reviewer and approver.
• Serve as owner of associated SOPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and On-the-Job Trainings (OJTs) related to planning and scheduling.
• Manage Work Order administration-related training records.
• Conduct maintenance assessments for change controls to evaluate operational impact.
• Track and manage financial budgets related to areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as directed by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of CMMS systems
• 4–6 years of facility equipment maintenance experience, preferably within a regulated or industrial environment
• Strong analytical skills with knowledge of data analysis tools and reporting
• Familiarity with Lean principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facility Management, or equivalent experience
• Energetic, positive, and solution-oriented attitude

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Compensation

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Facility Planner Scheduler to lead the planning and coordination of maintenance and project activities across our operations. This role is essential in ensuring that work is scheduled efficiently, resources are allocated appropriately, and activities are executed with minimal disruption to daily operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate across departments to support operational excellence.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of CMMS systems
4–6 years of facility equipment maintenance experience, preferably within a regulated or industrial environment
Strong analytical skills with knowledge of data analysis tools and reporting
Familiarity with Lean principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facility Management, or equivalent experience
Energetic, positive, and solution-oriented attitude

Skills

Advanced knowledge of CMMS systems
Facility equipment maintenance experience
Data analysis tools and reporting
Lean principles
Microsoft Office products

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with a variety of benefit programs, including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

The compensation for the position is: $40.80 - $48.00

Schedule

Not specified