Planner, Maintenance/Scheduler

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler coordinates and schedules preventive, predictive, corrective, shutdown, and project maintenance work to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role prepares job plans, coordinates labor, materials, vendors, and equipment access, maintains maintenance schedules and CMMS records, and tracks work performance and costs. Through effective planning, communication, and follow-up, the position supports safety, quality, equipment reliability, maintenance productivity, and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, shutdown, and project maintenance work.
• Identify required labor, skills, estimated hours, materials, tools, safety requirements, equipment access needs, and completion criteria.
• Maintain a prioritized backlog of ready work to support efficient scheduling and execution.
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules based on established priorities, labor availability, production needs, material readiness, and equipment access.
• Communicate schedule changes and assist in addressing execution risks.
• Coordinate materials, services, purchasing, and cost control for planned maintenance work.
• Partner with Maintenance, MRO/Storeroom, Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers to ensure parts and services are identified, ordered, staged, and delivered on time within budget.
• Prepare and track purchase requests and related documentation.
• Coordinate vendor and contractor activities supporting maintenance work, including scope of work, quotation request, site access, service scheduling, repair status, and service completion.
• Maintain required documentation, including receiving records, service reports, and expense tracking.
• Maintain CMMS data and work management records, including job plans, work order status, equipment history, labor usage, material consumption, and closeout documentation.
• Track maintenance performance metrics, use work history and feedback to improve plans and processes, escalate unresolved risks, support audit and cGMP compliance, and complete assigned improvement initiatives.
• Assist with monitoring the maintenance equipment expense budget and work with site Department Leaders and Managers to support safety, quality, reliability, and production goals.

Qualifications

Associate degree in a technical field, such as industrial maintenance, engineering technology, mechanical technology, electrical technology, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and directly related maintenance experience may be considered.

4-6 years of related experience in maintenance, reliability, maintenance planning, or related technical experience in a manufacturing environment.

1-3 years of related experience coordinating planned maintenance, preventive maintenance, shutdown work, materials, vendors, contractors, or equipment repairs is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Advanced knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling, including work scoping, job plan development, labor estimating, material readiness, backlog management, and schedule coordination.

Advanced knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, parts, tools, technical documents, safe maintenance practices and ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.

Strong organizational, attention to detail, time management, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to learn quickly, work effectively with limited supervision, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system, including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, job plans, equipment history, labor, materials, and reporting. Knowledge of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, MaintainX, or both is preferred.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Copilot, PowerPoint, etc.).

Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, service coordination, and maintenance expense tracking.

Ability to interpret maintenance data, identify constraints, monitor performance, and communicate priorities, risks, and required actions clearly.

Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical or Work Requirements Performs work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift. Employees may be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 2550 pounds. Some roles may require overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules based on business needs. Travel Less than 5% as needed for training and job-related duties.

Our Offer

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization. Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home. National Target Base Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $105,000.00. The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $71,000.00 - $118,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits. Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime. Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee's supervisor.

Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us. Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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