Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Req ID: 49725

Job Location (Short): Easley, SC, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

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

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system

• Paid vacation

• Retirement plan

• Personal insurance

• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

• State of the art virtual work environment

• Employee Referral Program

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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.

Information at a Glance

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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