Maintenance Planner (1st Shift)

The Clorox Company; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous 401(k) program in the US and…

Health benefits and programs for well‑

Flexible work environment

Learning and growth opportunities

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

Clorox in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate and prioritize work orders, staffing, parts availability, and maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. You will work with Production, Engineering and Purchasing to keep our facility running.

Starting pay rate is $32.31–$39.49 per hour, with work hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. This role has no direct reports and offers opportunities to train and develop skills while contributing to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 3–5 years in production/operations with CMMS scheduling experience.
• Hands-on SAP PM experience or equivalent CMMS in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance (about 70%): Manage preventive maintenance task lists, bills of materials, and work orders in SAP PM. Build weekly PM schedules, assign work to technicians, and coordinate parts kitting with the storeroom.
• Lead reliability efforts (about 10%): Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings. Lead breakdown investigations and cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Support budgets and vendors (about 10%): Track maintenance spending, recommend spare parts stocking levels, and coordinate with equipment vendors.
• Develop people and skills (about 5%): Create training materials, job aids, and One Point Lessons. Train operators and mechanics on basic maintenance. Lead the annual training documentation audit.
• Track performance (about 5%): Report daily on maintenance performance, audit planning accuracy, and review staffing against the production schedule.
• Champion safety and World Class Operations: Enforce LOTO, OSHA, and cGMP standards. Support 6S, Autonomous Maintenance, and CIL standards.

Skills

CMMS scheduling

Maintenance planning

SAP PM

Microsoft Excel

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP PM

SAP S/4HANA

CMMS

MS Office

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:

As Maintenance Planner, you will coordinate and prioritize work orders, staffing, parts availability, and maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. You will work with Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to keep our facility running. You will also manage CMMS documentation and help control maintenance costs. This role has no direct reports.

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

You may also need to work other shifts, holidays, plant shutdowns, or alternate schedules based on business needs.

Starting Pay Rate: $32.31 - $39.49 / Hour

In this role, you will:

• Plan and schedule maintenance (about 70%): Manage preventive maintenance task lists, bills of materials, and work orders in SAP PM. Build weekly PM schedules, assign work to technicians, and coordinate parts kitting with the storeroom.
• Lead reliability efforts (about 10%): Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings. Lead breakdown investigations and cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Support budgets and vendors (about 10%): Track maintenance spending, recommend spare parts stocking levels, and coordinate with equipment vendors.
• Develop people and skills (about 5%): Create training materials, job aids, and One Point Lessons. Train operators and mechanics on basic maintenance. Lead the annual training documentation audit.
• Track performance (about 5%): Report daily on maintenance performance, audit planning accuracy, and review staffing against the production schedule.
• Champion safety and World Class Operations: Enforce LOTO, OSHA, and cGMP standards. Support 6S, Autonomous Maintenance, and CIL standards.

What we look for:

• High school diploma
• 3–5 years of experience in a production or operations facility, with CMMS scheduling and maintenance planning experience
• Hands-on SAP PM (or SAP S/4HANA, or a comparable CMMS) experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, and willingness to use mobile tablets in the field
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including drive systems, power transmission, lubrication, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Basic PLC and electrical troubleshooting knowledge
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specification prints
• Strong analytical, leadership, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• A valid Fork Truck Certification, or willingness to obtain one

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.

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