Planner/Scheduler

mentortechnicalgroup; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Technical Group seeks a Maintenance Planner in South San Francisco to plan and schedule resources for preventative and corrective maintenance, coordinating with manufacturing operations to maximize efficiency.

The role focuses on developing detailed work scopes, forecasting resource allocation, ensuring FDA/DEA/OSHA compliance, and maintaining the master PM schedule. Strong CMMS experience and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance planning experience in manufacturing/regulated environments.
• Thorough working knowledge of cGMPs in Pharma/Biotech/Medical Device/Healthcare.
• Strong OSHA safety knowledge and practices.
• Proficient with CMMS systems, preferably Maximo.
• Experience with work management processes, labor estimation and resource balancing.
• Familiarity with purchase order systems and requisition procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule available resources and materials for maintenance activities to maximize efficiency.
• Develop detail work scopes and forecasts for resource allocation with manufacturing operations.
• Oversee work order activity for regulatory compliance (FDA, DEA, OSHA).
• Improve productivity by coordinating labor, parts, tools, and equipment and obtaining required permits/documents.
• Compile and maintain the master PM schedule to meet production forecasts and machine needs.
• Coordinate effectively between maintenance groups and facility supervisors/managers.

Skills

Maintenance planning

cGMP knowledge

OSHA safety understanding

Strong communication

Technical writing ability

Purchase order knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Technical College diploma with 10+ years experience

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Planner will plan and schedule available resources and materials for maintenance activities associated with preventative and corrective maintenance in the most effective and efficient way.
• Develop the detail work scope and setup forecasts for resource allocation to ensure preventative and corrective work activities are completed in conjunction with manufacturing operations activities.
• Is responsible for overseeing work order activity compliance with regulatory requirements (i.e. FDA, DEA, OSHA).
• Improve workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labor, parts, and material, tools, and equipment required permits, specialized documentation and equipment access.
• Compiles and maintains the master PM schedule to establish a sequence and lead time of each operation to meet scheduling dates according to production forecast or machine-specific needs
• Accurate coordination between the various maintenance groups and facility supervisors/managers.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent from 2-year college technical school preferred. In lieu of degree, Technical College diploma with 10+ years of experience required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in maintenance planning.
• Previous experience working within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Food and Beverage, and Healthcare Industries with a thorough working knowledge of cGMPs
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems and related systems/software; MAXIMO is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of work management processes, labor estimating, resource balancing, etc
• Good working knowledge of facilities equipment and O&M requirements.
• Strong understanding of proper OSHA safety practices and procedures
• Good organization skills
• Technical writing ability
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Knowledge of the purchase order system and requisition procedures.
• Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the business.

Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.

Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.