MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Planner to plan and schedule resources for preventive and corrective maintenance to align with production forecasts. You will develop detailed work scopes, forecasts for resource allocation, and ensure regulatory compliance with FDA/DEA/OSHA in pharma environments.

Strong CMMS experience and clear communication are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating labor, parts, materials, and permits, maintaining the master PM schedule, and

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of maintenance planning experience.
• Experience in Pharma/Biotech/Medical devices/Healthcare with cGMPs.
• Strong CMMS and work management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to meet production forecasts.
• Develop detailed work scopes and allocate resources for maintenance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FDA/DEA/OSHA.
• Coordinate between maintenance groups and facility managers.

Skills

CMMS knowledge

Technical writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Purchase orders

Education

Associate degree or equivalent (technical college)

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

• Maintenance Planner will plan and schedule available resources and materials for maintenance activities associated with preventative and corrective maintenance in the most effective and efficient way.
• Develop the detail work scope and setup forecasts for resource allocation to ensure preventative and corrective work activities are completed in conjunction with manufacturing operations activities.
• Is responsible for overseeing work order activity compliance with regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, DEA, OSHA).
• Improve workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, and material, tools, and equipment required permits, specialized documentation and equipment access.
• Compiles and maintains the master PM schedule to establish a sequence and lead time of each operation to meet scheduling dates according to production forecast or machine-specific needs
• Accurate coordination between the various maintenance groups and facility supervisors/managers.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent from 2-year college technical school preferred. In lieu of degree, Technical College diploma with 10+ years of experience required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance planning.
• Previous experience working within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare Industries with a thorough working knowledge of cGMPs
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and related systems/software; MAXIMO is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of work management processes, labor estimating, resource balancing, etc
• Good working knowledge of facilities equipment and O&M requirements.
• Strong understanding of proper OSHA safety practices and procedures
• Good organization skills
• Technical writing ability
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Knowledge of the purchase order system and requisition procedures.
• Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the business.