Maintenance Planner Scheduler

LANXESS; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 69,600 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

LANXESS is looking for a Maintenance Scheduler/Planner in Kalama, WA, to coordinate and optimize maintenance activities within a process manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in reducing production impact while ensuring maintenance tasks are efficiently organized and executed.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience, a HS diploma or GED, and proficiency in CMMS systems, particularly SAP. A technical background and strong organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of industrial or process manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• Direct experience in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master maintenance schedule.
• Lead weekly scheduling meetings.
• Manage the maintenance backlog for timely execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Instrumentation systems knowledge

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical degree

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

Job description

Job Highlights

The Maintenance Scheduler/Planner coordinates and optimizes planned maintenance activities within a process manufacturing environment. This role serves as the central link between Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is executed efficiently while minimizing impact to production. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically knowledgeable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial setting. Key responsibilities include

• Develop and maintain the master maintenance schedule, including preventive, corrective, and inspection work.
• Lead weekly scheduling meetings and publish a rolling two-week look-ahead plan.
• Manage the maintenance backlog to ensure timely execution and minimize overdue work.
• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are scheduled and completed in alignment with reliability goals.
• Coordinate inspections and outage schedules to support compliance and equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate work order data within the CMMS throughout the full lifecycle.
• Track and report key performance metrics such as PM compliance, backlog status, schedule adherence, and break-in work.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to align priorities and resolve scheduling conflicts.

Experience / Skills

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent required. Technical degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of industrial or process manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Direct experience in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.
• Experience working in a unionized facility preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and safety procedures (OSHA).
• Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments preferred.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP strongly preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Location: Kalama

Employee Type: Regular

What We Offer

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. In accordance with Washington state pay transparency requirements, the pay range for this role is Min $69,600 - Mid $92,800 - Max $116,000. Where an individual falls within this range will depend on the hiring budget, internal equity, and the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include:
  • Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
  • Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
  • NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
  • Aflac Benefits
  • Legal Assistance Program
  • Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match
  • Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global Xwork program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.