Maintenance Planner & MRO Coordinator (Contract)

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.

About the role

We are seeking a technically skilled Maintenance Planner & MRO Coordinator to bridge the gap between maintenance execution, inventory management, and procurement. In this critical role, you will oversee CMMS tracking, tool crib operations, spare parts procurement, and budget administration. By utilizing a risk-based approach, you will ensure the continuous availability of critical parts and proactively minimize equipment downtime across our facility.

Responsibilities

• CMMS Management: Track, schedule, and follow up on Preventive Maintenance (PM) and corrective work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Tool Crib & Inventory: Oversee daily tool crib operations, maintain a highly accurate spare parts inventory, and conduct regular cycle counts.
• Procurement & Budget: Create purchase requisitions, partner with the Procurement team to expedite critical orders, and actively monitor the maintenance department budget.
• Risk-Based Strategy: Evaluate machinery and parts criticality to establish optimal Min/Max inventory levels that reduce downtime while controlling costs.
• Technical Liaison: Work closely with maintenance technicians to accurately identify required parts utilizing technical manuals and schematics.

Requirements

• Technical diploma, Associate degree, or a B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical trade.
• 3+ years of professional experience in industrial maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), or plant engineering. (Hands-on experience as a Maintenance Technician is highly preferred).
• Strong ability to read technical manuals, mechanical blueprints, and electrical/pneumatic schematics, coupled with a solid understanding of industrial machinery components.
• Advanced user of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP PM, Maximo, or Fiix, as well as ERP software for procurement and inventory tracking.
• Proven experience with budget administration, reliability concepts, and developing risk-based inventory strategies.
• Highly organized professional with a continuous improvement mindset, including the practical application of 5S methodology to tool crib management.

Pay

California Pay Range $30—$35 USD per hour.