Strategic Maintenance Planner & Scheduler (SAP)

Bayer AG; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer seeks a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler in Berkeley, CA to plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance, calibration, and shutdown activities across a pharmaceutical facility. You will partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to optimize equipment availability, with emphasis on safety and adherence to cGMP and SOPs.

The role requires SAP expertise, strong planning skills, and a collaborative mindset to maintain accurate data, drive continuous improvements, and ensure

Qualifications

• Associate degree with extensive work experience, or Bachelor’s degree with significant related experience.
• Expert knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and plant operations.
• Knowledge of cGMPs, ISO standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office suite.
• Strong communication and coordination across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and schedule maintenance, repair, and calibration work.
• Coordinate spare parts and BOM management with Maintenance Spare Parts group.
• Develop, track, and communicate plant shutdown and turnaround plans.
• Coordinate resources across site crafts and external vendors.
• Maintain SAP data for parts, labor, duration, and work history.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree with significant related experience

Professional certification in planning/scheduling (PMI-SP, AACE)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

Bayer seeks a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler in Berkeley, CA to plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance, calibration, and shutdown activities across a pharmaceutical facility. You will partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to optimize equipment availability, with emphasis on safety and adherence to cGMP and SOPs.

The role requires SAP expertise, strong planning skills, and a collaborative mindset to maintain accurate data, drive continuous improvements, and ensure