Maintenance Planner Scheduler

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler/Planner in Kalama, Washington. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, optimizing processes, and ensuring efficient preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize production impact.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in industrial or process manufacturing, possess strong organizational skills, and be proficient with CMMS systems, particularly SAP. A technical degree is preferred, and knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of industrial or process manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Direct experience in a manufacturing or chemical processing environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master maintenance schedule.
• Lead weekly scheduling meetings and publish a rolling look-ahead plan.
• Manage the maintenance backlog to ensure timely execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical degree

Tools

CMMS systems (SAP)

Technical drawings interpretation

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

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.