Maintenance Scheduler/Planner

Maintenance Scheduler/Planner

As a Maintenance Scheduler/Planner, you will play a crucial role in optimizing the maintenance activities and schedules for our organization's facilities and equipment. You will be responsible for coordinating and planning maintenance tasks, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and minimizing downtime. Your expertise in scheduling, coordination, and preventive and predictive maintenance will contribute to the overall effectiveness of our maintenance operations. The Maintenance Scheduler / Planner reports to the maintenance manager. This position will require about 5% travel and is not hybrid work eligible.

Job Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Maintenance Planning: Collaborate with maintenance teams, operations, vendors and suppliers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive maintenance plans. Review work requests, prioritize tasks, and determine appropriate scheduling and resources required. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintenance best practices.
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and maintain a preventive and predictive maintenance program, including regular inspections, lubrications, and servicing schedules. Coordinate with maintenance technicians to schedule and execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks. Continuously assess the effectiveness of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and recommend improvements.
• Work Order Management: Process and review maintenance work orders. Assess the nature of the work, determine required resources and skill sets, and assign tasks accordingly. Ensure accuracy and completeness of work orders, including detailed instructions, materials, and estimated durations.
• Schedule Optimization: Develop and manage maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability. Optimize the allocation of resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient and effective execution of maintenance activities. Coordinate with production and operations teams to schedule maintenance activities during planned downtime.
• Parts and Inventory Management: Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure timely availability of necessary parts, tools, and materials for maintenance activities. Monitor stock levels, initiate purchase requests, and maintain accurate inventory records. Identify opportunities for inventory optimization and cost savings.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities, including work orders, schedules, maintenance histories, and equipment performance data. Generate reports on maintenance performance, highlighting key metrics, trends, and areas for improvement. Provide regular updates and communication to stakeholders regarding maintenance schedules and progress.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Participate in cross-functional teams and initiatives focused on implementing best practices and continuous improvement methodologies. Proactively seek feedback from maintenance technicians and stakeholders to drive process enhancements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BS Engineering, Associate Technical Degree or a High school diploma with 2 plus years of relevant technical experience. Certifications or additional education in maintenance management or leadership is a plus.
• Proven experience in maintenance scheduling, planning, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar maintenance management software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work order creation and scheduling.
• Clear and effective communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with maintenance technicians and stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to optimize maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance in maintenance operations.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in using productivity software, such as spreadsheets and databases for reporting and analysis
• Ability to travel (5%)
• Hybrid remote work ineligible

Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $67,584.00 to $84,480.00, or higher depending on education and experience.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits to include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Retirement Account
• Parental Leave
• Fertility Services
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness Program with medical premium incentives
• And more…

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Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online

No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please

Employment ready applicants only

Company Information:

National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925.

For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry's best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time.

National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc.

Hiring Entity: Gold Bond Building Products, LLC

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc, are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

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