Planner 2, Maintenance

What You’ll Do

• Develops and manages the Maintenance planning, scheduling, and job plans
• Aids in planning and scheduling of site-wide shutdowns and slowdowns
• Maintains accurate maintenance activity records and documentation
• Pairs with stakeholders to develop work instructions and schedules
• Coordinates with production and logistics teams to ensure work is executed on time and minimizes out of service time
• Maintains key performance indicators (KPIs), including Work Order backlog, rescheduled work, and schedule accuracy to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Ensures planning data is accurate and up-to-date in the company’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Analyzes data (e.g., equipment history, performance, etc.) to optimize maintenance planning and schedules, reliability, and supply chain performance
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives to reduce equipment downtime and improve equipment life expectancy
• Collaborates with required stakeholders to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Builds and maintains relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality materials and job plans
• Fulfills standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Notifies management or Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) when unsafe conditions or hazards are found

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Strong time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects
• Willingness to adapt to new processes, technologies, and regulations
• Detail-oriented
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices
• Ability to train or mentor others
• Strong data management and Microsoft Excel skills

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience maintenance or engineering
• Associate’s degree in Maintenance or related field with 4 years of experience in maintenance or engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Maintenance, Engineering, or related field with 2 years of experience in maintenance or engineering
• Experience in maintenance or engineering in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with planning and scheduling maintenance activities and related software (e.g., Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), CMMS)
• Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations (e.g., Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines)

Preferred Skills And Certification

• Experience with CMMS software implementation and maintenance
• Experience with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall
• Experience with maintenance troubleshooting and continuous improvement processes