Maintenance Planner & EAMS Administrator

Pfizer; Michigan; On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Coordinator to plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance across manufacturing, packaging, and lab operations. You will review work orders, support shutdown planning, and drive safety and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, on-site role.

The role requires strong communication, scheduling, and time management skills, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and contractor oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), CMMS, and other relevant software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings effectively
• Effective time management skills

Responsibilities

• Engage in planning and coordination activities to facilitate preventive maintenance, calibration and corrective maintenance; develop and communicate maintenance schedules.
• Support manufacturing, packaging, laboratory, EHS, quality operations and engineering by scheduling maintenance work and attending routine meetings.
• Review and close preventive maintenance and corrective work orders.
• Plan and schedule maintenance and engineering activities for plant shutdowns.
• Support safety initiatives, investigations and corrective actions in maintenance/engineering.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate and schedule contracted support and oversight when needed.
• Support general facility maintenance including pest control, grounds maintenance, and repairs.
• Assist with maintenance/engineering PM instruction revision, execution, extension, and archival.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional meetings

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 4 years experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Engage in planning and coordination activities to facilitate preventive maintenance, calibration & corrective maintenance (repairs). Develop & communicate maintenance schedules to effectively utilize resources.
• Support manufacturing, packaging, laboratory, EHS, quality operations and engineering teams by scheduling maintenance work and communicating effectively. Attend routine scheduling meetings.
• Responsible for reviewing & closing preventive maintenance and corrective work orders.
• Responsible for planning/scheduling maintenance & engineering activities for plant shutdowns.
• Responsible for supporting Maintenance/Engineering related safety initiatives, investigations & corrective actions.
• Develops and identifies continuous improvement opportunities and leads cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate/schedule contracted support and oversight as necessary.
• Support general facility maintenance including pest control management, grounds maintenance and facility repairs.
• Assist with maintenance/engineering PM instruction revision, execution, extension, and/or archival.

What You Will Achieve

• Engage in planning and coordination activities to facilitate preventive maintenance, calibration & corrective maintenance (repairs). Develop & communicate maintenance schedules to effectively utilize resources.
• Support manufacturing, packaging, laboratory, EHS, quality operations and engineering teams by scheduling maintenance work and communicating effectively. Attend routine scheduling meetings.
• Responsible for reviewing & closing preventive maintenance and corrective work orders.
• Responsible for planning/scheduling maintenance & engineering activities for plant shutdowns.
• Responsible for supporting Maintenance/Engineering related safety initiatives, investigations & corrective actions.
• Develops and identifies continuous improvement opportunities and leads cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate/schedule contracted support and oversight as necessary.
• Support general facility maintenance including pest control management, grounds maintenance and facility repairs.
• Assist with maintenance/engineering PM instruction revision, execution, extension, and/or archival.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft office (word, excel, power point, etc.), CMMS (computerized maintenance management system), and other relevant software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings effectively
• Effective time management skills

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement change implementation
• Familiarity with planning and execution of maintenance tasks and activities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• General knowledge of GMP and GDP requirements
• Experience working in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA, OSHA, etc.)
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• This is an on-site role at a penicillin manufacturing facility. Candidate must not be allergic to penicillin.
• Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and complex data analysis, problem solving.
• Ability to work in clean room conditions.
• Requires good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

• Standard (M-F) daytime. Overtime work may be required. Work requires on-site presence.

Non-Regular Work Schedule:

• At different times of the year, this position will work long hours for scheduled manufacturing shutdown periods.
• Although this is primarily a first shift role, candidate must be willing to work weekends and off shifts to support planned and unplanned production outages as need arises when equipment is unexpectedly down.

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $68,600.00 to $114,300.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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