Maintenance Planner

إنتاج | Entaj; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry producer in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Maintenance Planner to manage and optimize maintenance activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating detailed job plans, scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance using SAP, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With a focus on improving equipment reliability and minimizing downtime, the role requires strong technical knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5+ years of previous manufacturing repair experience, preferably within the food industry.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed job plans and work packages.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities using CMMS (SAP).
• Coordinate resources and ensure material availability.
• Manage maintenance work orders and track progress.
• Estimate labor hours and material costs.
• Analyze maintenance data to recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Plan and coordinate major plant shutdowns.

Skills

Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems

Maintenance planning and scheduling using CMMS

Organizational and time management skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

We’re Hiring Maintenance Planner!

Since 2004, Entaj has grown into one of Saudi Arabia’s leading poultry producers, with an annual capacity of over 90 million birds and an ambitious plan to reach 185 million by 2026. Committed to food security and sustainability, Entaj continues to deliver high‑quality poultry products using world‑class, environmentally friendly technologies.

Job Purpose:

To plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure efficient execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while supporting plant reliability, safety, and cost control.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed job plans and work packages, including step‑by‑step instructions, safety requirements, required tools, spare parts, and technical documentation (manuals and drawings).
• Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and long‑term preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP).
• Coordinate required resources, including internal manpower, external contractors, tools, and spare parts, in coordination with stockroom and procurement to ensure material availability before job execution.
• Review, prioritize, and manage maintenance work orders, converting requests into planned work orders and tracking progress until completion.
• Estimate labor hours and material costs for maintenance activities to support budgeting and performance monitoring.
• Analyze maintenance data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify equipment failure trends and recommend proactive maintenance improvements.
• Ensure maintenance plans comply with safety regulations and company policies by incorporating Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and permit requirements.
• Plan and coordinate major plant shutdowns and overhauls with operations and engineering teams to minimize production impact.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning and scheduling using CMMS (SAP system).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills to improve equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with technicians, supervisors, management, and external vendors.
• High attention to detail to ensure accurate and reliable maintenance plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5+ years of previous manufacturing repair experience, preferably within the food industry.
• Proficiency in the English language.