Pharma Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Mentor Technical Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Technical Group is seeking a Maintenance Planner to schedule resources and materials for preventive and corrective maintenance within a pharmaceutical/biotech setting in Boston. You will coordinate with manufacturing operations to align work with production forecasts and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance planning, strong CMMS knowledge (MAXIMO preferred), and excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance planning.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device/healthcare industries with cGMPs.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and MAXIMO preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA safety practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication; technical writing ability.
• Knowledge of the purchase order system and requisition procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule available resources and materials for maintenance activities.
• Develop the detail work scope and setup forecasts for resource allocation.
• Oversee work order activity to ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, DEA, OSHA).
• Improve workforce productivity by coordinating labor, parts, tools, and equipment.
• Compile and maintain the master PM schedule to meet scheduling dates.
• Coordinate with maintenance groups and facility supervisors/managers.

Skills

CMMS knowledge

Work management

OSHA safety

Technical writing

Communication skills

PO system knowledge

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree or technical school diploma

Technical college diploma with 10+ years' experience or equivalent

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Mentor Technical Group is seeking a Maintenance Planner to schedule resources and materials for preventive and corrective maintenance within a pharmaceutical/biotech setting in Boston. You will coordinate with manufacturing operations to align work with production forecasts and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance planning, strong CMMS knowledge (MAXIMO preferred), and excellent communication and technical writing skills.