Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Be part of something bigger! As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it's our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose and Mission

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, preparing, and scheduling maintenance work to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable execution of all maintenance activities. This role plays a critical part in maximizing asset availability by structuring work orders, optimizing resource allocation, and aligning maintenance activities with production priorities.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning
  • Prepare detailed work orders in SAP PM, including: Task breakdown and sequencing Estimated duration per task Required skills and labor resources Materials, spare parts, tools, and permits SOPs, technical drawings, and safety instructions
  • Develop and maintain a job plan library for high-frequency and critical maintenance tasks
  • Continuously improve and update job plans based on feedback and execution learnings
  • Organize and manage the kitting process, ensuring all materials are pre-staged ("work order box")
  • Create purchase orders for required materials, services, and external contractors
  • Ensure work orders are fully prepared and handed over as "Ready to Schedule"
• Maintenance Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain mid-term, weekly, and daily maintenance schedules (including Day-1 and same-day execution)
  • Allocate internal and external resources efficiently across all work orders
  • Optimize schedules to align with production priorities and plant constraints
  • Bundle and group similar work orders to improve productivity and minimize downtime
  • Publish and communicate weekly and daily schedules to all stakeholders
• Coordination & Stakeholder Management
  • Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings with production and maintenance supervisors/foremen
  • Ensure alignment between maintenance plans and production requirements
  • Coordinate execution of critical and emergency work when needed
  • Provide feedback to planners on job plan quality and execution gaps
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor and track schedule compliance and execution performance
  • Manage and optimize the maintenance backlog
  • Support decision-making on contractor resource levels
  • Identify and drive continuous improvements in planning and scheduling processes

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Schedule compliance (%) Planned vs unplanned work ratio Backlog level (weeks of work) Work order quality (ready-to-schedule completeness) Wrench time / labor utilization Emergency work (%) Planning accuracy (duration & resource estimates)

Skills

Strong organizational and planning skills Excellent coordination and communication abilities Analytical mindset with focus on efficiency and optimization Ability to work cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and procurement teams Detail-oriented with a structured approach to work preparation Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Previous Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Maintenance or a related field

Qualifications and Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience Minimum 35 years of experience in maintenance planning and/or scheduling in an industrial environment Strong knowledge of SAP PM / EAM systems Experience with maintenance best practices (RCM, preventive & predictive maintenance)

Be bold and take the leap! We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.