Planner 2, Maintenance

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation is seeking a Planner 2, Maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency of facility equipment. The role plans, schedules, and coordinates maintenance activities to maximize uptime and productivity.

The candidate will analyze data, monitor KPIs, and collaborate cross-functionally to implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience in maintenance or engineering per listed options.
• Experience with planning and scheduling maintenance activities and related software.
• Familiarity with FDA guidelines and pharmaceutical regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages maintenance planning, scheduling, and job plans.
• Assists with planning site-wide shutdowns and slowdowns.
• Maintains accurate maintenance activity records and documentation.
• Partners with stakeholders to develop work instructions and schedules.
• Coordinates with production and logistics to minimize downtime.
• Monitors KPIs to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensures planning data is accurate in CMMS; analyzes data to optimize plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Data management

Excel skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 6 years experience

Associate’s degree + 4 years

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years

Tools

CMMS

EAM

Planning software

Job description

Position Overview

The Planner 2, Maintenance ensures the reliability and efficiency of the equipment and systems at the facility. This role uses knowledge of maintenance processes and regulatory requirements to plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to optimize operational productivity and minimize downtime. Additionally, this role seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and collaborates cross‑functionally to ensure successful completion of maintenance activities.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Develops and manages the maintenance planning, scheduling, and job plans
• Assists with planning and scheduling of site‑wide shutdowns and slowdowns
• Maintains accurate maintenance activity records and documentation
• Partners with stakeholders to develop work instructions and schedules
• Coordinates with production and logistics teams to ensure work is executed on time and minimizes out of service time
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), including work order backlog, rescheduled work, and schedule accuracy to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Ensures planning data is accurate and up to date in the company’s CMMS
• Analyzes data (e.g., equipment history, performance) to optimize maintenance planning and schedules, reliability, and supply chain performance
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives to reduce equipment downtime and improve equipment life expectancy
• Partners with required stakeholders to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Builds and maintains relationships with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure high‑quality materials and job plans
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Notifies management or Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) when unsafe conditions or hazards are found
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Strong time management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects
• Willingness to adapt to new processes, technologies, and regulations
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Detail‑oriented
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices
• Ability to train or mentor others
• Strong data management and Microsoft Excel skills

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of experience in maintenance or engineering; or
• Associate’s degree in Maintenance or related field with 4 years of experience in maintenance or engineering; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Maintenance, Engineering, or related field with 2 years of experience in maintenance or engineering
• Experience in maintenance or engineering in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with planning and scheduling maintenance activities and related software (e.g., Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), CMMS)
• Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations (e.g., Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines)

Preferred Skills and Certification

• Experience with CMMS software implementation and maintenance
• Experience with project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall
• Experience with maintenance troubleshooting and continuous improvement processes

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Will work in an environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. Will work in mechanical/production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or powered industrial truck. Ability to discern audible cues. Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing colour. Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes). Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 120 minutes). Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands and/or fingers. Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10–33 lbs. Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. Will work in warm/cold environments. Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces. Will work in heights greater than 4 feet.