Mechanical Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

VERBIO North America; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

VERBIO North America is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to oversee planning and coordination of mechanical maintenance at the South Bend, IN facility. You will work with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to optimize plant performance and equipment reliability.

The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, safety, and data-driven planning. Salary is commensurate with experience and region, with full benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance planning experience.
• Ability to read operating procedures, manuals and drawings.
• Proficiency with Excel and CMMS preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure staff follow safety protocols.
• Plan and schedule mechanical maintenance tasks including resources and timeframes.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Lead or support troubleshooting and provide technical support.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to align maintenance with operations.
• Maintain CMMS data, work orders, and historical records.
• Coordinate material, parts, and labor requisitions for maintenance work.
• Conduct post-maintenance reviews to improve job plans.
• Support RCFA and corrective action implementation.
• Participate in weekly maintenance planning and scheduling meetings.
• Assist with planning and executing plant shutdowns and outages.
• Prepare and deliver maintenance reports and performance data.
• Provide documentation in support of bids and contractor management.

Skills

Procedures reading

MS Office Excel

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

POSITION DETAILS:

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA: Salary exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm

WHAT WE WILL EXPECT FROM YOU

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of mechanical maintenance activities within the facility. This position ensures all maintenance work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational goals. The Maintenance Planner works closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to support equipment reliability and optimize plant performance through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and ensure maintenance staff follow all safety protocols.
• Plan and schedule mechanical maintenance tasks, including determining safety requirements, labor needs, materials, tools, and timeframes.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Lead or support troubleshooting efforts and provide technical support to resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to align maintenance efforts with operational goals.
• Maintain and manage CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) data including work orders, job plans, standard procedures, and historical records.
• Coordinate material, parts, and labor requisitions for upcoming maintenance work.
• Conduct post-maintenance job reviews to gather feedback and continuously improve job plans.
• Support root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and corrective action implementation.
• Participate in and lead weekly maintenance planning and scheduling meetings.
• Assist with the planning and execution of plant shutdowns and outages.
• Prepare and deliver maintenance reports and performance data to management.
• Provide accurate documentation in support of bid preparation and contractor management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance and manufacturing maintenance planning experience
• The ability to read and understand operating procedures, technical manuals and drawings
• General industrial parts, electrical, mechanical equipment understanding
• Any CMMS system experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented team player
• Enthusiastic, self-starter, energetic, organized, and service minded

Physical Demands:

• Must wear and maintain company required Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to: FR pants/ long-sleeve shirt, safety glasses, hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves
• Physically able to perform the following job essential functions, inclusive of but not limited to: crouching, kneeling, bending, walking long distances, lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 pounds, work at heights, continuous work in confined spaces, ascend/ descend/ work from: stairs/ladders/scaffolding.
• Must have the ability to work continuously in an environment inclusive of but not limited to: dust, loud noise(s), walk on uneven or slippery surfaces, outdoors, heat/cold, poorly illuminated areas.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

We offer competitive wages with overtime pay for any hours over 40 in a work week. Starting salary is based on candidate experience, education and market pay for the role in the region. As a team member at Verbio North America, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 15 days of paid vacation time
  • 5 sick/personal days
• Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule
• Career advancement and bonus opportunities
• Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development

ABOUT US:

South Bend Ethanol, LLC , is the most recent plant acquisition. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio’s second US production facility following the successful commissioning of its Nevada, IA plant. The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio’s advanced engineering and operating technology practices. Verbio intends to expand and develop the plant into a modern biorefinery at an estimated total investment of $230 million.

VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG (VERBIO AG) , with headquarters in Leipzig, Germany, is a leading independent manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy in Germany and Europe. The company began producing biofuel in 2001 and today has approximately 900 employees at its locations in Germany, Poland, Hungary, India, USA and Canada producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio-fertilizers and other high-value by-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale. VERBIO concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. With its innovative processes and highly efficient production plants, VERBIO is a technology leader in the biofuels market.

In January 2018, VERBIO AG formed its US subsidiary, VERBIO North America (VNA), with headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, USA. VNA plans to build, own, operate, and finance biofuel facilities across the United States and Canada.

Our Vision

Energy production from renewable resources is the key component of the world’s future energy mix. Renewable raw materials have the potential to permanently replace fossil fuels and simultaneously solve the problem of surplus agricultural production in North America and elsewhere.

It is VERBIO’s goal to be a leader in 21st century alternative green energy solutions. As we consolidate and expand our position as one of the world’s leading biofuels producers, we will leverage our technologies and the value of agriculture to create renewable and sustainable solutions globally, while pursing solid growth and responsible relationships with our stakeholders: farmers, customers, employees, shareholders, partners, researchers, consumers, governmental entities, and interest groups.

Our Mission

VERBIO North America is committed to the principle of sustainability and treats natural resources in a socially responsible and ethical manner. Using the latest technologies, developed in-house, we are creating sustainable alternatives for a world whose desire is to move away from fossil fuels. Our business model endeavors to ignite change and create platforms where the path to green energy is contagious.

With our fuels cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels, we are showing the way forward in climate protection. And with a vision for a greener future, we are building strong competence centers and competitive production facilities in different parts of the world, while our employees partner alongside farmers to safeguard the environment for current and future generations.

Our Approach

• Be creative, innovative, ethical, and fast in execution.
• Partner with agriculture to safeguard land and natural resources for future generations.
• Create enthusiasm around sustainability and renewable energy production.
• Empower employees to develop & execute upon big ideas.
• Be good citizens in our local & global communities.
• Never stop technological improvement.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check and drug test.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.

Verbio North America reserves the right to change job descriptions and wage scales at their discretion based on market and company conditions. Positions will be filled based upon experience, prior work history, education, and competency.

Verbio North America is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in is application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).

Verbio North America is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Verbio North America makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.