Manufacturing Maintenance Planner

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance work using the Max Maintenance system
• Review, prioritize, and validate maintenance work requests for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop detailed job plans including labor estimates, required tools, materials, permits, drawings, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize operational disruptions.
• Maintain and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs based on equipment reliability and historical performance.
• Create and maintain equipment bills of materials (BOMs), maintenance procedures, and equipment documentation.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel to ensure parts and materials are available before scheduled work.
• Monitor maintenance backlog and prioritize work based on criticality, safety, compliance, and operational needs.
• Support shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance projects through detailed planning and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental regulations, and applicable maintenance standards.
• Generate maintenance performance reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management.
• Assist in developing annual maintenance budgets and forecasting maintenance resource requirements.

Responsibilities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling best practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Data analysis and KPI reporting capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to walk throughout manufacturing facilities for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and access elevated platforms.
• Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heat, moving machinery, and varying weather conditions.
• Manufacturing production facility with occasional office work.
• May require occasional overtime, weekends, or on-call support during equipment failures or plant shutdowns.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in designated production areas.
• Technical Expertise
• Communication
• Results Orientation

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 35 years of maintenance planning, maintenance supervision, or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using CMMS software (SAP PM, Maximo, Max Maintenance, Infor EAM, Oracle, Fiix, or similar).
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• APICS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certifications.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies.
• Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).

Job Info

• Job Identification 44012
• Job Category Planning
• Posting Date 09/17/2026, 04:39 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2425 SW 36th St, San Antonio, TX, 78237, US