Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Manager

Olin Chemicals; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin Chemicals in Freeport, TX seeks a Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Manager to lead site-wide planning, scheduling, and work management, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.

The role partners with Operations, Reliability, and Finance to optimize resources, drive governance, and push continuous improvement while building a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 15+ years of related industrial leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of relevant leadership experience.
• Experience leading maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management in chemical, petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices, including planning, scheduling, backlog management, work prioritization, contractor coordination, and turnarounds.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance.
• Experience with budgeting, resource forecasting, KPI's, governance, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office applications, Power BI or advanced data analytics tools.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time while working around and/or manually interacting with heavy equipment; PPE may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management processes to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations
• Develop and execute integrated maintenance schedules that optimize labor, contractor, material, and equipment resources while resolving constraints and aligning priorities across functions
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve schedule compliance, work execution, operational reliability, and overall maintenance performance
• Coordinate contractor activities and support maintenance budget and resource planning to maximize utilization and cost effectiveness
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics, lead governance reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Develop, coach, and lead the maintenance planning and scheduling team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

KPI tracking

Data analytics

Education

High school diploma

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Title: Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Manager

Location: Freeport, TX

Schedule: 4-10's; 9/80 Relocation Available

The Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Manager plays a critical role in supporting Olin's business objectives by leading maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management processes that maximize asset reliability, workforce productivity, and operational efficiency. This position collaborates across teams to deliver results that improve maintenance execution, optimize resource utilization, strengthen governance practices, and support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations.

What You'll Do:

• Lead site-wide maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management processes to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations
• Develop and execute integrated maintenance schedules that optimize labor, contractor, material, and equipment resources while resolving constraints and aligning priorities across functions
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve schedule compliance, work execution, operational reliability, and overall maintenance performance
• Coordinate contractor activities and support maintenance budget and resource planning to maximize utilization and cost effectiveness
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics, lead governance reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Develop, coach, and lead the maintenance planning and scheduling team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet one of the following education and experience requirements: High school diploma or equivalent with 15+ years of related industrial leadership experience
• OR Bachelor's degree* in Engineering with 10+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Experience leading maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management in chemical, petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices, including planning, scheduling, backlog management, work prioritization, contractor coordination, and turnarounds
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance
• Experience with budgeting, resource forecasting, KPI's, governance, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office applications, Power BI or advanced data analytics tools
• Must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be willing and able to stand and walk for extended periods of time while working around and/or manually interacting with heavy equipment; will require walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and use of appropriate PPE

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of direct supervisory experience in daily maintenance activities, turnaround management, or operations
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification or equivalent
• Contractor management and/or commercial contracting experience
• Prior Olin experience

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

This role is approximately 60% office-based and 40% plant-based. The position requires the ability to safely access and navigate an operating industrial facility, including production areas, stairs, fixed ladders, elevated platforms, and uneven surfaces. The role may require extended standing/walking; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds; and use of required PPE. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable law and safety requirements.

All In With Olin

Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities. An All-In Investment in Your Future At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well-being, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.