Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Pharmaceutical Company in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Maintenance Planner to support the improvement of productivity and quality, including shutdown planning (planned equipment / line stoppages for maintenance and upgrades) for an active plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed job plans, scope estimates, and labor/material requirements to ensure efficient maintenance operations
• Create task instructions, preventative maintenance procedures, and work orders in coordination with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Schedule and coordinate major and minor plant shutdowns, including shutdown planning and execution
• Maintain records, input invoices, manage EAM data, and track BOMs and spare parts
• Support budgeting, perform cost analysis, and update work orders based on field feedback
• Order, receive, store, and track materials and parts, and assist technicians with parts sourcing
• Manage inventory discrepancies and support shutdown backlog management
• Operate forklift and follow OSHA and GMP requirements at all times

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Planner
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical background
• Experience in regulated environments (GMP preferred)
• Experience with plant shutdowns and CMMS/EAM systems
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of liquid gas, gauges, hydraulic systems is preferred
• Technical school or apprenticeship background is a plus
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communicator who can work across teams
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write clear work instructions