Maintenance Planner

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Mapleton, IL is seeking a Maintenance Planner to manage planning for supply chain resources, scheduling, and preventing downtime. You will define work packages, coordinate with Storeroom, and ensure alignment with customer service targets.

The role emphasizes SAP proficiency, reading construction drawings, and a strong background in plant maintenance. If you bring leadership and problem-solving, you will contribute to safe, reliable operations and cost-effective execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or industry-related degree preferred.
• 5–10 years in plant maintenance or construction, with planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in SAP and maintenance scheduling tools; reading construction drawings.
• CMRP certification preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, leadership, and team-building abilities.
• Hands-on craft experience in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop minimum-executable work packages with scope, hours, materials, and safety requirements; advance SAP work orders to REL status and PRTS when executable.
• Plan only approved, priority-aligned work to be scheduled in 2–3 weeks; verify materials with Storeroom and lead times for non-stock parts.
• Temporary scheduling support may be provided until backlog is ready; scheduling ownership remains with Scheduler.
• Backlog cleanup and normalization.
• Job plan optimization or library development.
• Planning audits or standards enforcement.
• Historical data correction.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Team-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Industry-related degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Maintenance scheduling tools

Construction drawings

Job description

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Planner plans and manages supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure the business meets agreed customer service targets at minimal operating cost and optimum stock levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop minimum-executable work packages by defining clear scope, field-ready operation lines with estimated hours, required materials, and basic safety, access, and isolation requirements, and advance the SAP work order to REL system status and PRTS (Planner Ready to Schedule) user status only when it is executable.
• Plan only approved, priority-aligned work that is expected to be scheduled within the next 2–3 weeks Identify all required materials for each planned work order and verify with the Storeroom whether materials are on-hand, kitted, or must be procured, including validation of procurement lead times when parts are not stocked.
• Until a schedule-ready backlog exists, the Planner may temporarily support scheduling to enable execution; scheduling ownership remains with the Scheduler.
• Backlog cleanup and normalization.
• Job plan optimization or library development.
• Planning audits or standards enforcement.
• Historical data correction.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or Industry-related degree preferred.
• 5-10 years in plant maintenance or construction, emphasizing planning, scheduling, and management in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in SAP, maintenance scheduling tools, and reading construction drawings.
• CMRP certification preferred for expertise in maintenance and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, leadership, and team-building abilities.
• Understanding of mechanical and instrument process equipment and precision maintenance practices.
• Diligence, reliability, cost awareness, and ability to work under pressure.
• Hands‑on experience with craft work in a plant environment.

Summary Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). Pay Range: $72,700-$121,200 Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Brittney Compton [C], Michelle Rush [C] Company is Evonik Corporation

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.