Maintenance Planner (1st Shift)

The Clorox Company; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) program

Flexible work environment

Learning opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

The Clorox Company in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and prioritize work orders, staffing, parts availability, and maintenance strategies to drive continuous improvement in our production systems.

You'll report to the Maintenance Department Manager and focus on planning preventive and planned maintenance, analyzing root causes, and ensuring accurate documentation in SAP and related systems while supporting safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a maintenance planner role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; related degree preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP or other maintenance systems (SAP, 4/Hanna, Fiori) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule preventive and planned maintenance with minimal production disruption.
• Plan long- and short-range maintenance activities.
• Develop planned work for weekly and PM schedules.
• Investigate maintenance issues, identify root causes, implement resolutions.
• Estimate labor hours and coordinate parts, staff and tools.
• Maintain and update CMMS/SAP records and PMs for equipment.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Planning and scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associated degree preferred in mechanical/industrial

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Maintenance Planner will coordinate and prioritize work orders, staffing, parts availability, and maintenance strategies to drive continuous improvement in the operation and maintenance systems. The Maintenance Planner reports to the Maintenance Department Manager, and has responsibility for all maintenance work, cost, downtime, and documentation.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

In this role, you will:

• The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for scheduling preventive and regular maintenance with minimal interruption to production operations
• Handle long- and short-range planning
• Develop planned work for the Weekly Work Schedule
• Develop planned work for the Planned PM Work Schedule
• Investigate maintenance-related problems, analyze root causes and drive resolutions
• Estimate labor hours needed to perform work
• Assist Craft with scoping work that needs to be planned
• Coordinate and prioritize work orders, staff, parts availability, and maintenance strategies to drive continuous improvement in the operation and maintenance systems. Track maintenance measures and build appropriate gap plans for improvement.
• Maintaining and updating technical records in the CMMS (SAP) and other relevant documentation systems (Create PM’s for all equipment, Audit PM’s for improvement and relevance, Create Equipment locations in SAP, Add BOM to Equipment profiles in SAP)
• Plans and schedules maintenance activities, including preventive, planned, emergency, project installation and decommissioning support, and outage work for the entire facility
• Work with the plant purchasing specialist to guarantee necessary parts are ordered, kitted, and available for all maintenance jobs. Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing during line monitoring and SAP based PM program
• Prepare daily maintenance reports using activity logs, analysis, and trends

What we look for:

• Minimum: 3-5 years experience in a maintenance planner role, High School Diploma or equivalent, knowledge of SAP or other technical maintenance systems
• Knowledge of SAP/ SAP 4/Hanna/ Fiori or other electronic maintenance systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance work
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and fast paced change
• Ability to interpret data and drive continuous improvement
• Able to identify parts and read mechanical drawings.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and planning skills.
• Strong demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, Email) with a willingness to use tablets, previous SAP experience a plus.
• Able to accurately utilize measuring instruments, such as calipers, rulers, measuring tape, and micrometers.
• Able to quickly learn and understand PM and other Maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to follow purchasing guidelines

Desirable:

• Associated Degree Preferred in mechanical or industrial program
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Six Sigma a plus

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being

• Flexible work environment, depending on your role

• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing

• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location