Maintenance Planner

Mars • Hackettstown, NJ

57d • $39 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Reliability Planner converts maintenance needs into executable plans to keep production lines and site utilities safe, reliable, and cost-effective. The role screens and prioritizes work, builds detailed job plans, sequences preventive and corrective activities, kits parts and services, coordinates internal technicians and contractors, and aligns execution with production priorities and Mars standards. The Planner is a key technical partner in daily performance routines, driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on maintenance planning & scheduling experience using a CMMS software
• Multiskilled Technical background (Ex: electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email

Nice To Haves

• Technical Diploma/Associate
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance frameworks
• Experience with SAP PM
• Demonstrated shutdown/turnaround planning and contractor management
• Knowledge of safety compliance (permits, LOTO, inspections, etc)
• Experience leading projects

Responsibilities

• Plan & Schedule Work: Screen, scope, and prioritize maintenance requests; create detailed job plans (labor hours, tools, parts, permits, contractor services); maintain weekly, bi-weekly, and shutdown dependent schedules aligned to production needs. Ability to analyze and act on KPIs (schedule compliance, backlog, PM adherence)
• Coordinate Resources & Execution: Kit parts/materials, raise service orders within frameworks, and coordinate internal technicians and external vendors to achieve schedule adherence and quality standards. Ability to lead small improvement projects and serve as a technical point of contact
• Reliability & CI: Use BPS and BDA systems to address top losses; recommend task/frequency optimization, PdM routes, and design changes
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure work packages meet Mars Health & Safety Standards and regulatory requirements (permits, LOTO, inspections); uphold documentation control and good maintenance practices.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Align with Operations, Quality, HSE, and Engineering to minimize downtime and protect service/TRS.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• 18 weeks parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees