Maintenance Planner And Scheduler 35774

S Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng is seeking a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler who will develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules. The successful candidate will manage work orders, ensure resource availability, and coordinate maintenance efforts while adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant diploma or degree and have substantial experience in maintenance planning within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in maintenance planning/scheduling.
• Solid knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Hands-on experience with plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve preventive maintenance schedules.
• Monitor compliance to planned schedules and update accordingly.
• Create and manage work orders using SAP.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Position Title : Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Position Type : Regular Full-Time

Position Location : Springs

Grade : Grade 03

Requisition ID : Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Key Responsibilities :

1. Develop, maintain, and improve preventive maintenance schedules for all critical assets.
2. Coordinate and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks in collaboration with production and maintenance teams.
3. Create and manage work orders and job cards using CMMS (e.g., SAP).
4. Prepare and issue maintenance schedules ensuring resource availability (technicians, tools, parts, permits).
5. Prioritize work orders based on urgency, safety, and production requirements.
6. Monitor compliance to planned schedules and update accordingly.
7. Ensure maintenance KPIs are tracked and reported (e.g., MTTR, MTBF, adherence to schedule).
8. Maintain accurate maintenance records and history of equipment breakdowns and interventions.
9. Liaise with procurement/stores for timely availability of spare parts and consumables.
10. Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
11. Assist in annual shutdown planning.
12. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
13. Assign schedules on SAP system and coordinate maintenance planning meetings.
14. Close out completed shutdown work orders and generate reports such as shutdown compliance, work order turnover, OEE, downtime analysis, and engineering reports.
15. Manage work order management, filing, and archiving to ensure audit readiness.
16. Participate in audits and update engineering board reports.
17. Adhere to work order schedules and load new or alter existing schedules on SAP CMMS.
18. Supervise safety permits, issue shutdowns, and coordinate progress meetings.
19. Manage SAP user access requests and equipment hierarchy updates.
20. Coordinate post-shutdown meetings, document, and plan all actions.

Requirements :

• Education & Qualifications : National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience : Minimum 3-5 years in maintenance planning/scheduling in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Hands-on experience with plant machinery and utilities.

Skills :

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities under pressure.
• Good understanding of maintenance workflows and job estimation.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel and Project).
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Attention to detail and quality-driven approach.
• Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Results-oriented with continuous improvement mindset.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.