Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site The Impact You'll Make Danfoss is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to support maintenance operations by coordinating preventative maintenance, managing spare parts inventory, and improving equipment reliability. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and tracking maintenance activities while partnering with cross‑functional teams to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency. The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler plays a critical role in driving a proactive maintenance culture by implementing standardized processes, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring effective communication across maintenance, production, and engineering teams. Sponsorship is not available for this position. What You’ll Be Doing Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, coordinate, and schedule preventative maintenance (PM) activities in collaboration with production, maintenance, and manufacturing engineering teams Order parts, request quotes, and coordinate external contractors to support maintenance repairs and projects Conduct root cause problem solving (RCPS) on equipment and preventative maintenance programs to reduce reactive maintenance and improve reliability Develop and document standardized maintenance procedures and best work sequences in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams Manage and maintain maintenance systems (e.g., Maximo), including asset setup, PM creation, and system updates Analyze maintenance data and KPIs to drive improvements in preventative maintenance, downtime reduction, and parts availability Support troubleshooting during critical equipment breakdowns and assist in identifying preventative measures to avoid recurrence Maintain inventory of spare parts, including ordering, receiving, auditing, and ensuring proper storage and organization Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support new equipment implementation, including spare parts planning, PM development, and compliance with standards Promote a safety‑first culture, support 5S initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance operations What We're Looking For Required qualifications High school diploma or GED required (associate degree or technical training preferred) Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or a related manufacturing/industrial role Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and schedules Experience working with maintenance management or ERP systems (e.g., Maximo, SAP, or similar) Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to support decision‑making and process improvements Preferred qualifications Experience with preventative maintenance programs and maintenance planning systems Familiarity with root cause problem solving (RCPS) and continuous improvement methodologies Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment Knowledge of spare parts inventory management and procurement processes Experience supporting capital equipment projects or new equipment implementation Job Criteria Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and shifts Proactive and self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and respond effectively to changing priorities Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement Team‑oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and accountability What You'll Get from Us We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: Bonus system Paid vacation Personal insurance Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups State of the art virtual work environment Employee Referral Program All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr