Strategic Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Greif, Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, Inc. is seeking a maintenance planner who coordinates and schedules corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities in a high-volume setting. The role focuses on planning, parts access, and documentation to minimize delays and improve reliability.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with a technical certificate and 6-8 years of relevant experience, plus proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems. MaintainX CMMS familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP Systems knowledge.
• Experience with MaintainX CMMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates maintenance activities with a long-term reliability focus.
• Obtain and organize diagrams, manuals, and instructions for work.
• Diagnose issues by observing equipment and using testing instruments.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to complete work orders promptly.
• Control and optimize spare parts ordering and inventory.
• Provide guidance to junior maintenance staff and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

MS Office

ERP systems

CMMS (MaintainX)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Job description

Greif, Inc. is seeking a maintenance planner who coordinates and schedules corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities in a high-volume setting. The role focuses on planning, parts access, and documentation to minimize delays and improve reliability.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with a technical certificate and 6-8 years of relevant experience, plus proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems. MaintainX CMMS familiarity is a plus.