Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Novartis • Durham, CA

4d • $32 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Be at the heart of operational excellence in a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical environment where your planning expertise keeps innovation moving forward. As a Maintenance Planner, Scheduler, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability and production continuity by designing smart, efficient maintenance strategies. This is your opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize resources, and directly impact product quality and patient outcomes—all while driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated and fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field with two years of experience, or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in a manufacturing or technical environment, preferably within biopharmaceutical operations
• Hands-on experience with biopharmaceutical processing equipment and systems
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance planning methodologies
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience applying reliability centered maintenance principles to manufacturing equipment
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause failure analysis and implement effective solutions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance and calibration activities aligned with production timelines
• Develop and maintain accurate equipment records and maintenance plans
• Coordinate technicians, contractors, and resources to execute planned work efficiently
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance and reliability teams
• Analyze and prioritize work orders based on urgency, complexity, and available resources
• Collaborate with production teams to align maintenance with operational needs
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Support development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Monitor maintenance performance and generate reports for leadership review
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost optimization, and equipment reliability initiatives

Benefits

• performance-based cash incentive
• eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards
• health, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level