Facilities - Associate Planner

FUJIFILM; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Planner for Facilities to support the Texas campus. This role involves coordinating work orders, managing spare parts inventory, and ensuring compliance with strict SOPs and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Maintenance Management Systems and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and help contribute to impactful projects in the biotech field. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry using Maintenance Management Systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Filter work requests and create work orders based on requester information.
• Manage work orders, invoices, and submit purchasing requests.

Skills

Maintenance Management System (CCMS/CMMS)

Data Analysis

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Communication Skills

Customer-Oriented Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Blue Mountain RAM (CCMS/CMMS)

Job description

Position Overview

The Associate Planner for Facilities, under the supervision of the Supervisor Maintenance Services, or designated supervisor will be responsible for performing various aspects of Facility Services and coordination of Work order support for the Texas campus. Primary responsibilities include various aspects to support facilities with planning and scheduling equipment for biotech processing equipment. This position will require the use of technical manuals, on-line resources and OEM representatives to maintain the equipment. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs and Quality Standards in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility are mandatory.

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki.

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Filters work requests and create work orders based on requester information; if information is not clear, the WOC will communicate with requester for more details before turning the request to an Order.
• Perform administrative, data entry changes in BMRAM associated to change requests, asset inductions, change request.
• Coordinate work activities with different department based on priorities.
• Performs Spare Parts Inventory Management on preventive maintenance BOMs in Maintenance Management System (CCMS/CMMS)
• Submit request to create new vendors in purchasing system.
• Updates spare parts inventory in Maintenance Management System (CCMS/CMMS)
• Capable of picking parts at warehouse, receiving and updating in Maintenance Management System (CCMS/CMMS) Bill of materials.
• Accommodate parts in Bin Location.
• Contact vendors for quotes and follow up purchase orders.
• Manage Work orders Invoices, submit purchasing request and request for quotes (RFQ).
• Performs data analysis on Qty. parts per asset and recommends changes at Inventory levels.
• Gathers training information related to new Maintenance Management System (CCMS/CMMS) end users requiring ID Creation and provides supervisor with information on who has clearance to proceed.
• Create weekly reports of Inventory on hand, parts ordered, and estimated time of arrival on bill of materials related on next 90-day PMs.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of a Maintenance Management System (CCMS/CMMS)
• Demonstrate continuous personal pursuit to increase job knowledge and proficiency with different systems.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and customer-oriented attitude.
• Communicate work progress and significant issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Must be able to understand written communication and SOPs.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively with little supervision when needed.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate portable tools, test instruments, as well as a computer keyboard, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required appropriate PPE.
• Climb ladders up to 5 feet of height.
• Attendance is mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with two (2) years of relevant work experience in a highly regulated industry utilizing a Maintenance Management System (CCMS/CMMS); OR
• Associate’s degree in engineering, maintenance or related field, with one (1) year of relevant work experience in a highly regulated industry utilizing a Maintenance Management System (CCMS/CMMS); OR
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a bio-pharma regulated industry.
• Understanding of clean room construction and basis of function with experience in bio-pharma research, manufacturing facility or related industry.
• Knowledge of Blue Mountain RAM (CCMS/CMMS).

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail] or [phone]).