Master Planner/Scheduler

POET•Sioux Falls, SD

27d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Master Planner/Scheduler, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing Maintenance Planning and Scheduling processes across POET’s footprint. This position will support site Planner/Schedulers, refine enterprise-wide processes, and drive the strategic development of processes and metrics to enable a best-in-class Maintenance organization. In this role, you will guide shutdown planning strategies, Preventative Maintenance standardization, and support site-to-site contractor alignment. Through your expertise, collaboration, and data-driven mindset, you will reduce maintenance and contractor variability and ensure alignment with fleetwide maintenance goals. This role is part of a strategic hiring initiative to add over 20 new team members to support our growing organization. This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3-5 years of relevant experience required.
Advanced experience with maintenance management systems, such as IBM Maximo, is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, can manage competing fleet-wide priorities, comfortable coaching/leading others through change, and attention to detail.
Deep understanding of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling principles and a strong grasp of bioprocessing facility operations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of learning advanced tools such as Maximo Application Suite, PowerBI, and other planning or reporting applications.
High level of personal integrity and commitment to consistency, accuracy, and reliability in fleet wide processes.
Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, influence, and collaborate with Planner/Schedulers, site leadership, IT teams, contractors, and Subject Matter Experts.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to embrace and promote change
Innovative and system-oriented mindset
Ability to think objectively and use data to guide decisions
High degree of self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
Ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in technical field is a plus.
Reliability certifications such as Uptime Elements, CMRP, or equivalent planning/scheduling credentials are also a plus.

Responsibilities

Support and mentor site Planner/Schedulers in training and work processes.
Refine and maintain the enterprise Planning & Scheduling Playbook, ensuring consistent adoption and execution.
Serve as a CMMS Administrator
Assist engineering team with planning and scheduling efforts tied to fleet-wide initiatives, rollouts, and reliability-focused projects.
Develop and maintain planning and scheduling metrics.
Lead the development of shutdown planning processes, including contractor sequencing, timeline strategies, and coordination with procurement to engage preferred service providers.
Drive preventative maintenance standardization efforts across the fleet.
Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
401K with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
Discounted home and auto insurance