Maintenance Planner

Job Description Summary The Maintenance Planner plans and manages supply chain resources and demand processes to ensure the business meets agreed customer service targets at minimal operating cost and optimum stock levels. Responsibilities Develop minimum-executable work packages by defining clear scope, field-ready operation lines with estimated hours, required materials, and basic safety, access, and isolation requirements, and advance the SAP work order to REL system status and PRTS (Planner Ready to Schedule) user status only when it is executable. Plan only approved, priority-aligned work that is expected to be scheduled within the next 2-3 weeks. Identify all required materials for each planned work order and verify with the Storeroom whether materials are on-hand, kitted, or must be procured, including validation of procurement lead times when parts are not stocked. Until a schedule-ready backlog exists, the Planner may temporarily support scheduling to enable execution; scheduling ownership remains with the Scheduler. Backlog cleanup and normalization. Job plan optimization or library development. Planning audits or standards enforcement. Historical data correction. Requirements Bachelor's degree or industry-related degree preferred. 5-10 years in plant maintenance or construction, emphasizing planning, scheduling, and management in an industrial setting. Proficiency in SAP, maintenance scheduling tools, and reading construction drawings. CMRP certification preferred for expertise in maintenance and reliability. Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, leadership, and team-building abilities. Understanding of mechanical and instrument process equipment and precision maintenance practices. Diligence, reliability, cost awareness, and ability to work under pressure. Hands-on experience with craft work in a plant environment. Summary Compensation & Benefits Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range $72,700-$121,200 Benefits Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off plan 401(k) savings plans Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Tuition Reimbursement Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr