Planner/Scheduler

Role Overview

The Planner/Scheduler serves as a crucial communication hub connecting Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Stores, Procurement, and external contractors to ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operations.

Key Duties

• Organize and schedule preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Evaluate incoming work requests, prioritize them appropriately, and create detailed job plans.
• Develop weekly and daily maintenance plans aligned with production and business priorities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize impact on manufacturing schedules.
• Plan maintenance tasks several weeks ahead when feasible.
• Manage allocation of technical staff across disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Assess necessary manpower, estimated labor hours, tools, materials, and specialized resources.
• Ensure all required safety permits, isolations, and precautions are identified prior to commencement.
• Oversee coordination of annual shutdowns and significant maintenance projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Background in maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination within manufacturing settings.
• 2 to 5+ years experience in regulated sectors such as pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical devices, food, or similar industries.
• Proficient in maintaining and using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) like IBM Maximo, SAP, or equivalent.