Maintenance Planner And Scheduler 35774

S Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler to enhance their operational efficiency. This role involves developing and managing preventive maintenance schedules, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a key role in optimizing maintenance workflows and ensuring the availability of critical resources. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact performance and operational success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in maintenance planning/scheduling in FMCG.
• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for critical assets.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks with teams.
• Monitor compliance to planned schedules and update accordingly.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Multitasking

Maintenance Workflows Knowledge

MS Office Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP CMMS

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

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 and execution.
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 manage related reports.
15. Manage work order turnover and oversee OEE reports.
16. Provide weekly and monthly plant performance reports and downtime analysis.
17. Manage work order filing, archiving, and ensure audit readiness.
18. Participate in audits and update engineering reports.
19. Ensure adherence to work order schedules and manage schedules on SAP CMMS.
20. Supervise safety permits, shutdowns, and coordinate progress meetings.
21. Manage SAP user access requests and equipment hierarchy updates.
22. Coordinate post-shutdown meetings, documenting and planning follow-up actions.

Requirements:

• Education & Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in maintenance planning/scheduling within FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Skills: Strong organizational and planning skills, multitasking, knowledge of maintenance workflows, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Project), analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, attention to detail, sense of urgency, proactive approach, results-oriented.

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