Facilities Scheduler & Planner (Engineering)

Cummins; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC seeks a Facilities Scheduler/Planner to manage maintenance and improvement projects for electrical, structural, and mechanical systems.

You will coordinate with plant leadership, translate facility needs into actionable plans, and lead end-to-end construction project delivery to meet timelines and budgets. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, safety standards, cost control, and continuous improvement, including audits and updates to facility documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (or higher as needed).
• Apprenticeship or regional post-secondary program in engineering or facilities required.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful project execution by coordinating with plant managers and site leadership to ensure facility projects are aligned with operational needs and business priorities.
• Translate facility requirements into actionable plans by developing detailed project specifications, including space utilization, infrastructure, and long-term scalability needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation by delivering projects that fully meet state and local building codes and safety standards.
• Lead end-to-end construction project delivery by managing design, contractor selection, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and execution to achieve timelines and cost targets.
• Strengthen supplier strategy and reduce costs by partnering with indirect purchasing to rationalize the supplier base, negotiate contracts, and drive measurable savings.
• Maintain financial control and accountability by preparing budgets, securing approvals, managing purchase orders, and validating invoices to ensure cost efficiency and transparency.
• Enhance facility reliability and safety by overseeing maintenance programs and proactively solving technical issues through analytical and hands-on problem solving.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence by supporting audits, updating facility documentation, leading process improvements, and flexibly prioritizing critical work to meet evolving site demands.

Skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship or regional post secondary program in engineering or facilities

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC seeks a Facilities Scheduler/Planner to manage maintenance and improvement projects for electrical, structural, and mechanical systems.

You will coordinate with plant leadership, translate facility needs into actionable plans, and lead end-to-end construction project delivery to meet timelines and budgets. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, safety standards, cost control, and continuous improvement, including audits and updates to facility documentation.