Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Zoetis•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Zoetis is the world’s largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. Zoetis is looking for the next amazing colleague to join our family as a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will act as the primary point of contact and manager resources to execute work efficiently. Assist in budgeting, including financial transactions and reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
A technical aptitude
Good communication skills and demeanor
Highly motivated with effective leadership skills.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Demonstrated ability to interact with and positively influence internal and external work groups.
Capable of maintaining poise and even temperament within a fast-paced environment with frequent changes.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Adobe, and SAP.
Ability to gather, sort, and analyze data for various purposes related to work organization and budgetary issues.
Ability to interpret maps, blueprints, and schematics.
Ability to work flexible hours, including work week, weekend, holiday, and overtime.
SAFELY work in an industrial environment using approved procedures, i.e., Lockout/Tagout, confined space, line break, right to know, PPE, etc..
Have experience with hand and power tools… it’s Maintenance after all.
Occasionally lift to 50 lbs.…never more.
Work in areas that may be hot, cold, stinky, noisy, ultra-clean, or require additional PPE.
May be exposed to temperature variations, prolonged standing, or walking.
Possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field such as Electro-Mechanical.
Relevant experience in Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing.
Experience with planning, scheduling, and financial transactions.
Valid drivers’ license may be required.

Responsibilities

Plan and Schedule Maintenance Work: Organize and schedule tasks for Maintenance Technicians, ensuring equipment availability, labor, skills, materials, and tools are accounted for.
Estimate Costs: Provide labor, duration, and material cost estimates for maintenance work orders.
Financial: Obtain quotes, create Purchase Order requests, process invoices, and resolve payment issues.
Prepare Documentation: Compile and gather necessary documentation for planned work, including identifying special tools and obtaining blank work permits and parts.
Maintain CMMS: Enter and maintain planned information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Review Metrics: Provide or review planning and scheduling metrics, understanding their impact on processes.
Coordinate Parts Availability: Ensure parts are available before scheduling work for all major PMs.
Change Control: Ensure GMP-related work orders and required work permits are approved.
Develop Work Schedules: Create schedules that include PMs, corrective work orders, and work schedules.
Resource Allocation: Ensure appropriate labor, skills, tools, and materials are available to match the proposed schedule.
Assign Work: Assign tasks to technicians, ensuring all available labor hours are utilized.
Coordinate with Teams: Work with Maintenance Team Leaders and other team members to ensure resource availability, adjusting labor or reassigning tasks as needed.
Adjust Schedules: Assist Maintenance Team Leaders in making schedule adjustments to accommodate emergencies and unexpected work.