Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner / SAP Maintenance Specialist

Location: Pineville NC (onsite)
Department: Operations / Maintenance

At Alphagary we are committed to operating safely efficiently and continuously improving our manufacturing operations. We are seeking a Maintenance Planner who will play a critical role in driving preventive maintenance programs improving equipment reliability coordinating maintenance activities and supporting the successful utilization of SAP maintenance systems.

About Orbia Polymer Solutions Alphagary:
You are purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. Thats the spirit of the community you will find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23000 every single day.

From creating solutions to deliver clean water secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities transportation and healthcare we never settle for good enough when theres an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life it changes lives. This is what we live for.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning scheduling and coordinating maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime improve preventive maintenance completion rates and support safe and efficient plant operations. This role serves as a key link between Maintenance Production Purchasing and Operations while managing maintenance work orders spare parts planning and SAP maintenance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules and maintenance work plans.

• Coordinate daily weekly and long-range maintenance activities and projects.

• Support equipment installation repairs and facility maintenance activities.

• Partner with Production Operations and Maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

• Manage and maintain SAP maintenance modules work orders labor tracking and maintenance records.

• Work closely with Purchasing to source and expedite parts materials equipment and services.

• Monitor maintenance performance metrics PM completion rates and downtime reduction efforts.

• Coordinate inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment and facilities.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement reliability enhancement and cost savings.

• Support safety quality environmental and housekeeping initiatives throughout the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Management MIS Engineering Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5 years of experience in maintenance planning maintenance work order systems process management project management or a related manufacturing environment.

• Experience working with maintenance systems inventory management preventive maintenance scheduling or CMMS/SAP systems (maintenance modules).

• Strong organizational planning and prioritization skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Proven commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across operations maintenance purchasing and leadership.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma ISO 9000 and/or TS 16949 standards.

• Experience managing spare parts inventories and maintenance KPIs.

What Success Looks Like

• Improved preventive maintenance completion rates.

• Reduced equipment downtime and increased asset reliability.

• Accurate maintenance planning and scheduling.

• Effective coordination between Maintenance and Production teams.

• Timely procurement and availability of critical spare parts.

• Consistent use of SAP maintenance processes and accurate work order management .

We welcome purpose-driven dreamers doers and builders recognising that it takes difference to make a difference. If youre ready to bring your skills talents and perspective to moving your career the company people and the planet forward wed like to hear from you.

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse inclusive and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role location identity and background.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage a 401(k)-retirement savings plan paid company holidays paid vacation time paid sick time parental leave short- and long-term disability leave and an employee assistance program. At Orbia we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.