Maintenance Planner - Scheduler

Description In this role, you will coordinate and manage preventative and planned maintenance activities to help ensure equipment reliability, facility functionality, and efficient plant operations. Your day will focus on scheduling maintenance work, maintaining accurate maintenance records, managing parts and materials, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the plant.

The typical day-to-day of this position will include, but is not limited to:

Create and manage preventative maintenance schedules and work orders

Coordinate all planned maintenance activities across the facility

Serve as a key user of SAP and other maintenance management systems Order and maintain inventory of maintenance parts, materials, and tools

Update and maintain work orders, maintenance records, procedures, and equipment lists daily

Provide preventative maintenance schedules to Production Planning for operational scheduling needs

Interface with contractors and vendors regarding maintenance and repair activities

Schedule and coordinate maintenance of facility support equipment, including compressors, chillers, cooling towers, air dryers, and HVAC systems

Conduct routine plant walk-throughs to identify facility and equipment issues requiring attention

Monitor and coordinate inspections of emergency lighting, fire pumps, and PIV systems

Support compliance with BRC standards and facility requirements

Assist the Maintenance Manager with contractor oversight and maintenance projects

Support Maintenance Technicians as needed to address equipment and facility concerns

Maintain purchase orders and parts procurement activities within the system

Drive continuous improvement efforts related to preventative maintenance and equipment reliability

You'll spend time balancing maintenance planning, administrative system management, vendor coordination, and facility inspections. This role requires both strong organizational skills and a hands-on approach to supporting maintenance operations.

What makes a person successful in this position?

Success in this role comes from strong planning abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and facility maintenance.

Top performers in this role typically:

Have exceptional organizational and scheduling skills

Proactively identify maintenance needs before they become operational issues

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Effectively prioritize multiple projects and competing demands

Build strong working relationships with maintenance technicians, production teams, vendors, and contractors

Demonstrate strong communication and follow-through skills

Use maintenance systems and data to improve equipment reliability and efficiency

Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance requirements

Take ownership of preventative maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives

Adapt quickly to changing plant priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Support team success through collaboration and a service-oriented mindset

What will my schedule be like?

This role supports a manufacturing operation, so your schedule will align with plant maintenance and production needs.

You can expect:

A full-time, on-site position supporting plant operations

Primarily day-shift hours with flexibility based on business requirements

Regular interaction with maintenance, production, vendors, and contractors throughout the facility

Frequent plant floor presence to inspect equipment, assess facility conditions, and support maintenance activities

Occasional extended hours or schedule adjustments to support maintenance projects, shutdowns, audits, or equipment-related issues

Participation in critical maintenance planning and emergency response activities…