Manufacturing Maintenance Planner I

MMC Group • San Leandro, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to support maintenance operations within a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment uptime and operational efficiency. The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler works closely with maintenance technicians, production teams, reliability engineers, and plant leadership to ensure that preventive and corrective maintenance activities are properly planned, staffed, and executed. This position plays a critical role in maintaining asset reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting overall production performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a maintenance planner or scheduler in a manufacturing environment .
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as FIIX, Maximo, EAM, PMC2000, or SAP.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment maintenance practices, and reliability principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintenance and Operational Reliability training.
• Planner and Scheduler certification or training.
• Training in Basic Electrical systems, Basic PLC systems, and Refrigeration Level 1.
• Completion of Alchemy Safety Training .

Nice To Haves

• Maintenance supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
• Utilize the CMMS system to develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance schedule for equipment, machinery, and facility assets.
• Maintain full knowledge of preventive maintenance and planned workload requirements.
• Create and distribute weekly maintenance schedules prior to the start of each work week.
• Ensure scheduled work aligns with available labor hours and technician capacity.
• Prioritize maintenance activities based on equipment criticality, urgency, and production requirements.
• Maintain a backlog of work orders awaiting scheduling, including both ready and total work orders.
• Coordinate with maintenance technicians to ensure scheduled work is completed on time.
• Collaborate with production teams to confirm equipment availability and schedule maintenance windows.
• Prepare contingency work packages that can be executed during unplanned equipment shutdowns.
• Work Orders and Documentation
• Review maintenance requests to ensure scope of work is clearly defined.
• Develop detailed work orders that include task descriptions, procedures, materials required, and estimated labor time.
• Conduct site visits to collect drawings, manuals, and technical documentation as needed.
• Estimate labor, materials, and total cost associated with each maintenance task.
• Document completed work and update equipment maintenance histories within the CMMS system.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities to support reporting and analysis.
• Develop standard work order templates for recurring repair activities based on historical data.
• Analyze estimated versus actual labor and material costs to improve planning accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute maintenance reports and performance metrics.
• Inventory and Materials Coordination
• Monitor spare parts inventory and coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure critical components are available.
• Optimize spare parts inventory to reduce costs while minimizing equipment downtime.
• Ensure all required materials and tools are pre-staged or kitted for scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with the Parts Clerk to verify part availability.
• Equipment Reliability and Performance
• Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance history to identify reliability trends.
• Support implementation of preventive maintenance strategies to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with reliability engineers to improve equipment performance and maintenance practices.
• Communication and Coordination
• Partner with production managers, production schedulers, and maintenance supervisors to align maintenance schedules with production needs.
• Communicate maintenance plans, schedule updates, and work status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external contractors when specialized maintenance support is required.
• Facilitate weekly maintenance planning meetings to review priorities and schedules.
• Safety and Compliance
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments for maintenance work and implement appropriate safety precautions.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance organization.
• Performance Expectations
• Track and maintain records for maintenance department key performance indicators.
• Generate weekly and monthly KPI reports for leadership.
• Contribute to improvements in Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and overall equipment reliability.

Benefits

• MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED