MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler)

Controlled Environments Company (CEC); Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Controlled Environments Company (CEC) seeks a Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler (MPS) to optimize maintenance planning and execution for a leading multinational manufacturer in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will manage daily and long-term schedules, handle parts inventory, and utilize data-driven insights to boost asset reliability and operational efficiency.

You will coordinate with engineering and operations teams, oversee work orders, and ensure safe, compliant maintenance activities that minimize

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems (Maximo preferred) and ERP systems (SAP MES desirable).
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.

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 with labour, parts, materials, and tools.
• Lead planning and scheduling meetings with engineering, 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

Maintenance scheduling

Stakeholder management

Data-driven improvement

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering / Supply-Chain

Tools

Maximo (EAM)

SAP MES

Job description

MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler) Job Profile

Job Profile – MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler)

Location – Hillsboro, Oregon

Reporting to – MPS Manager

Salary Band - $65-80k

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

Job Profile – MPS (Maintenance, Planner, Scheduler)

Location – Hillsboro, Oregon

Reporting to – MPS Manager

Salary Band - $65-80k

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)