Maintenance Planner Maintenance · Mead Johnson Nijmegen

Mead Johnson Nijmegen; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Bonus (year-end)

Professional development

25 vacation days

ADV days

Job summary

Mead Johnson Nutrition Nijmegen is seeking a Maintenance Planner to bridge production and technical service. You will plan and schedule maintenance, ensure safety and quality, and keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate holds an MBO+ technical degree, has 5+ years in maintenance within the process industry, and demonstrates strong Dutch and English communication. Proficiency in SAP/ERP and MS Office is required, with a focus on cost-efficient, compliant maintenance.

Qualifications

• MBO+ level technical degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics.
• At least 5 years in maintenance, preferably process industry.
• Strong Dutch and English communication, both written and spoken.
• Solid IT skills: SAP, ERP systems, MS Office, MS Projects.

Responsibilities

• Create and update maintenance schedules based on intervals, production stops, and priorities.
• Communicate downtime planning with production and align required actions.
• Decide which repairs or preventive measures to carry out, and in what sequence.
• Determine and order spare parts via SAP and coordinate with suppliers.
• Translate work orders into clear task descriptions with detailed instructions.
• Handle the commercial flow of work orders from purchase to invoicing.

Skills

Communication

Dutch-English

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

MBO+ technical degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office

MS Projects

Job description

Are you ready for a new step in your career?

Mead Johnson Nutrition is a long-standing multinational brand specializing in infant and child nutrition. Our company vision is to become the world's leading provider of scientifically backed child nutrition and specialized food products and services. At Mead Johnson Nutrition, we are deeply committed to creating nutritional brands and products that give babies and children the best start in life. With over 450 employees, our Nijmegen factory produces super-premium child nutrition for the largest market in the world, Greater China. Quality, reliability, innovation, and ethics are core values at Mead Johnson.

Our Maintenance departmentis looking for aMaintenance Planner who isthe key link between production and technical service. You make sure all planned and unplanned maintenance activities are prepared, scheduled, and executed on time while being keen on safety, efficiency, and with the right quality.

This is a role where your technical expertise, organizational talent, and problem-solving mindset come together to keep production running smoothly.

What will you do?

• Create and update maintenance schedules based on intervals, production stops, and priorities.
• Communicate downtime planning with production and align required actions.
• Decide which repairs or preventive measures need to be carried out, and in which sequence.
• Determine and order spare parts (via SAP) and coordinate directly with suppliers.
• Translate work orders into clear task descriptions with detailed work instructions.
• Handle the commercial flow of work orders: from shopping carts and purchase orders to invoice control.
• Assess supplier quotations, ensuring cost efficiency and high standards.
• Plan, monitor, and coordinate contractors and third-party activities, ensuring safety, hygiene, and compliance with procedures.
• Support technicians with advice and guidance during execution.
• Collaborate closely with the reliability engineer on preventive maintenance plans, Bill of Materials (BOMs), spare parts management, and process improvements.

Who are you?

• MBO+ level education in a technical field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, or Mechatronics.
• At least 5 years of experience in maintenance, ideally within the process industry.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Solid IT skills: SAP, ERP systems, MS Office, MS Projects.
• Commercial awareness for managing invoices, procurement, and supplier relationships.
• Technical knowledge in electrical engineering, mechanical systems, instrumentation, and operational technology.
• Familiar with HACCP, EHS standards, and relevant regulations.
• A proactive, flexible, and results-driven team player with strong integrity and customer focus.

What do we offer?

An inspiring and innovative work environment where you can develop your career and sharpen your skills in a motivated, dedicated, young and professional team. A permanent contract with excellent working conditions and a competitive salary of €3.771- € 5.387, depending on knowledge and experience. Mead Johnson has a 38-hour working week with 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days. We also offer you a good pension plan, a year-end bonus, collective health insurance and opportunities for professional development.