Maintenance Planner

Position Overview A leading medical manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to support plant engineering and maintenance operations. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing preventive, corrective, and outage maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability, efficient resource utilization, and minimal impact to production. The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in aligning maintenance execution with production schedules while ensuring compliance with quality systems, safety regulations, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed maintenance plans for preventive, corrective, outage, and other scheduled activities Determine labor, materials, tools, and time requirements for maintenance work orders Coordinate maintenance schedules with production planning to maximize asset availability Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed on time to reduce unplanned downtime Manage maintenance backlogs, prioritize work orders, and track completion performance Validate technical requirements and ensure adherence to HS&E and engineering standards Monitor maintenance KPIs, costs, backlog trends, and planning effectiveness Recommend continuous improvement initiatives based on performance metrics Support line maintenance teams during staffing gaps to ensure continuity of operations Coordinate outsourced maintenance activities when work is non-core to the plant Maintain accurate records using a CMMS system and ensure data integrity

Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent (additional technical education preferred) 3–5 years of experience in maintenance as a technician or first-line supervisor Hands-on experience with industrial processing and packaging equipment Formal training or strong working knowledge of:
Maintenance planning and scheduling Work control and priority management KPI tracking and continuous improvement Experience using a CMMS system (SAP preferred) Strong communication, coaching, and collaboration skills Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship Work Environment & Requirements On-site role with regular collaboration across engineering and production teams Steel-toe, slip-resistant footwear required on production floor Jewelry, artificial nails, and similar accessories are restricted in production areas Smoke-free manufacturing campus Compliance with site safety, quality, and health policies is mandatory Additional Details Experience Level: 2–5 years Relocation Assistance:
Possible for strong candidates Industry: Medical Equipment / Manufacturing Job Level: Associate

Location:

Sumter, SC