MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler)

Controlled Environments Company (CEC); Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Controlled Environments Company (CEC) in Chandler, AZ, seeks a Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler (MPS) to optimise maintenance planning, coordinate daily and long-term schedules, and manage parts inventory for a leading multinational client. You will use Maximo and SAP MES to drive data-driven improvements and sustain operational excellence.

Join a team focused on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability, supporting capital projects and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or technical certification in Engineering, Supply-Chain, Maintenance, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Trade background (mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation) is an advantage.
• Training in planning & scheduling methodologies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage daily and long-term maintenance schedules using Maximo (EAM) and SAP MES (ERP).
• Adjust plans to reflect changing priorities, urgent requests, or resource availability.
• Create, validate, and prioritise work orders, ensuring they include all required details (labour, parts, materials, tools).
• Lead planning and scheduling meetings with engineering teams, technicians, and operations managers.
• Manage spare parts and materials inventory, including procurement and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, client standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Analyse maintenance performance data using BI tools to support continuous improvement.
• Submit factory impact requests and communicate upcoming maintenance work to operations.
• Support sustainability initiatives by applying energy- and waste-reducing maintenance strategies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

CMMS

Maximo

SAP MES

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo

SAP MES

BI tools

Job description

MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler) Job Profile

About The Company

Controlled Environments Company (CEC) is a single source supplier and solutions provider to customers operating in critically clean and controlled environments. Established in 1996, the company supports some of the world’s largest multinational manufacturers across the microelectronics, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life science, and medical device industries.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler (MPS) to join our team supporting our client, a leading multinational manufacturer. This role is critical to optimising the planning and execution of maintenance activities, enhancing asset reliability, and ensuring operational efficiency.

As part of our embedded team, you will coordinate daily and long-term maintenance schedules, manage parts inventory, and use data-driven insights to improve processes. You will play a key role in minimising downtime, maximising resource utilisation, and supporting the client’s commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage daily and long-term maintenance schedules using Maximo (EAM) and SAP MES (ERP).
• Adjust plans to reflect changing priorities, urgent requests, or resource availability.
• Create, validate, and prioritise work orders, ensuring they include all required details (labour, parts, materials, tools).
• Lead planning and scheduling meetings with engineering teams, technicians, and operations managers.
• Manage spare parts and materials inventory, including procurement and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, client standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Analyse maintenance performance data using BI tools to support continuous improvement.
• Submit factory impact requests and communicate upcoming maintenance work to operations.
• Support sustainability initiatives by applying energy- and waste-reducing maintenance strategies.

Desired Background

• Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in CMMS/EAM systems (Maximo preferred) and ERP systems (SAP MES desirable).
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, corrective).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and asset information.
• Experience managing spare parts inventory and liaising with vendors.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or technical certification in Engineering, Supply-Chain, Maintenance, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Trade background (mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation) is an advantage.
• Training in planning & scheduling methodologies desirable.

MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler) Job Profile

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma, or technical certification in Engineering, Supply-Chain, Maintenance, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Trade background (mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation) is an advantage.
• Training in planning & scheduling methodologies desirable.

MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler)