Planning and System Coordinator

Lonza; Geleen; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza Geleen, Netherlands, Hybrid Working Policy is seeking a Planning & System Co-Ordinator to optimize maintenance schedules and assets, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with maintenance standards. The role requires leading planning and MMS management while coordinating with engineering and cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will analyze maintenance metrics, drive continuous improvements, and report on performance against KPIs to support data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Expertise in planning, coordinating and optimizing maintenance activities.
• Strong knowledge of MMS tools for tracking and reporting.
• Clear verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze maintenance metrics and generate reports.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance maintenance efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and coordination of routine and preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain and optimize the Maintenance Management System (MMS) for accuracy and usability.
• Ensure reliable and efficient operation of engineering systems and assets.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional teams to align with priorities.
• Propose continuous improvement initiatives and generate KPI-focused maintenance reports.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Communication

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Job description

Planning & System Co-Ordinator
Geleen, Netherlands
Hybrid Working Policy

The position ensures the reliable and efficient operation of engineering systems and assets by optimizing maintenance schedules, resource utilization, and work execution, while minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with applicable maintenance standards and procedures

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• A variety of benefits tailored to your localality.
• Access to global benefits via https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and coordination of routine and preventive maintenance activities within the Routine Maintenance Department, ensuring optimal timing, resource allocation, and minimal disruption to operations
• Maintain, control, and optimize the Maintenance Management System (MMS) to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and management of all routine and preventive maintenance activities. Ensure data integrity, system usability, and alignment with departmental and organizational standards
• Ensure engineering systems and assets operate reliably and efficiently by proactively identifying maintenance needs, potential bottlenecks, and opportunities for system improvement.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors, engineers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless maintenance execution and alignment with operational priorities. Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding schedules, priorities, and potential impacts on operations.
• Identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance planning, MMS usage, and overall maintenance efficiency. Generate and analyze maintenance reports to support decision-making and demonstrate performance against KPIs.

What we are looking for:

• Expertise in planning, coordinating, and optimizing routine and preventive maintenance activities.
• Strong knowledge of MMS tools for tracking, reporting, and managing maintenance work.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication for reporting, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to analyze maintenance metrics, generate reports, and use insights for decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to enhance maintenance efficiency, reliability, and compliance.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.