Maintenance Scheduler

Maintenance SchedulerA Maintenance Scheduler creates and manages manufacturing schedules to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks and projects within budget. Key responsibilities include balancing asset availability, materials, and manpower; collaborating with various departments; monitoring progress; and resolving conflicts. Essential skills for this role include strong organizational and communication abilities, proficiency in scheduling and CMMS software, and problem-solving capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesInitiate the quotation process, and develop and improve internal and, as necessary, external supplier relationships and performance.Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) for materials, services, and contractors.Plan and manage material logistics to ensure 100% on-time delivery for planned projects, maintenance work, and outside work.Analyze machine needs with respect to capacity planning, maintenance, facilities, and stakeholder requirements.Maintain adequate levels of stocked and controlled components to meet anticipated demand, collaborating with MRO to avoid parts shortages, overages, and unnecessary inventory, and adjusting order review points as needed.Take ownership of all maintenance scheduling and related processes and procedure documentation.Take direction from the Master Scheduler to plan and coordinate applicable schedules for equipment repairs, facilities planning, and projects.Review production and maintenance specifications and identify and report plant capacity and health constraints.Monitor workflow and schedules to ensure on-time delivery.Coordinate with production, maintenance, logistics, and MRO to develop, execute, and maintain schedules and scheduling parameters for planned maintenance downtime.Develop an effective scheduling process to achieve all plant objectives.Other duties as assigned by your direct leadership.Role AttributesKnowledgeSafety procedures such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, and fall protection, etc.Understanding of basic manufacturing.Basic understanding of blueprints.Basic math and measurement principles.Basic computer knowledge.Maximo (CMMS) knowledge.Understanding of company policies, procedures, and union contract parameters.Understanding of scheduling principles and functions.Knowledge of 5S work standards.SkillsStrong organizational skills.Diagnose problems and make adjustments.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Manage own time effectively.Detect issues and report them, along with any unusual situations, to leadership.Effectively advise up the chain of command and escalate as needed.Collaborate with the Shopfloor, Maintenance, MRO, and stakeholders.Become an expert on all scheduling and maintenance processes required at Roanoke.AbilitiesComply with all safety regulations.Schedule emergency repairs of production equipment during production runs, and schedule preventive maintenance repairs during planned machine service.Think critically through problems and take quick action to resolve them.Schedule regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.Maintain clean and orderly (5S) working areas.Accurately review downtime records and properly escalate any incorrect data.Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders.Understand and follow instructions, and escalate issues as required.Track essential KPIs, as appropriate, that impact scheduling within your area of responsibility.All employees are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls; executing assigned control activities; maintaining appropriate supporting evidence; and promptly reporting any identified deviation, risk, or control deficiency to the direct leader.Salary Range $60,000 - $70,000Job InfoJob Identification 9936Posting Date 06/16/2026, 01:58 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 184 Vista Drive, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, 24019, US