MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler)

Opti Staffing Group; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join our Chandler, AZ team. The role focuses on developing daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance plans and coordinating with engineering and operations to ensure reliable uptime.

The position requires experience with CMMS/EAM systems, preferably Maximo, and familiarity with ERP like SAP MES. This is a full-time role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using CMMS/EAM systems (Maximo preferred, SAP MES desirable).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and asset data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance schedules.
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities using CMMS/EAM and ERP systems.
• Adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities, urgent work, and resource availability.
• Create, review, and prioritize work orders for labor, parts, tools, and materials.
• Lead planning and scheduling meetings with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Manage spare parts and materials inventory, including procurement and vendor coordination.
• Submit factory impact requests and communicate upcoming maintenance activities to operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, client requirements, and industry regulations.
• Analyze maintenance and asset performance data to support continuous improvement.
• Support initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize workforce and asset utilization.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts through energy-efficient and waste-reducing strategies.

Tools

Maximo

SAP MES

Job description

MPS - Maintenance Planner / Scheduler Location: Chandler, AZ

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Pay: $30-33/hour (DOE)

Who We Are

We are a global supplier and solutions partner supporting customers operating in highly regulated, critically clean, and controlled manufacturing environments. Our embedded teams work directly with leading multinational manufacturers to drive operational excellence, asset reliability, and sustainable performance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, coordinate, and manage daily, weekly, and long-term maintenance schedules
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities using CMMS/EAM and ERP systems (Maximo preferred, SAP MES a plus)
• Adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities, urgent work, and resource availability
• Create, review, and prioritize work orders, ensuring accuracy for labor, parts, tools, and materials
• Lead planning and scheduling meetings with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams
• Manage spare parts and materials inventory, including procurement and vendor coordination
• Submit factory impact requests and communicate upcoming maintenance activities to operations
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, client requirements, and industry regulations
• Analyze maintenance and asset performance data using BI tools to support continuous improvement
• Support initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize workforce and asset utilization
• Contribute to sustainability efforts through energy-efficient and waste-reducing maintenance strategies

What’s In It for You

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable, full-time role embedded with a global manufacturing leader
• Opportunity to directly impact uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and best practices
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Benefits available (medical, dental, vision, PTO, etc.)

Must-Haves

• Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, corrective)
• Experience working with CMMS/EAM systems (Maximo strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP MES desirable)
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and asset data
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Degree, diploma, or technical certification in Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Facilities, or related field
• Trade background (mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation)
• Formal training in maintenance planning and scheduling methodologies
• Experience managing spare parts inventories and working with vendors