BB- Maintenance Planner​/Scheduler- Day Shift

BB
- Maintenance Planner / Scheduler - Day Shift

Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions, Inc (MMS) invites applications for the BB
- Maintenance Planner / Scheduler - Day Shift role. This is a full‑time, Monday‑Friday day shift position located at Cat BB, with a competitive hourly pay range of $25.00‑$34.00 and an up to $5,000 sign‑on bonus for experienced planners and schedulers.

MMS has been a trusted name in industrial maintenance since 2002, partnering with top‑tier manufacturers and Fortune 100 companies to deliver unmatched service and results. Our team of highly skilled technicians and engineers is the backbone of our business, and we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent in a supportive, safety‑focused environment.

• Develop, organize, and maintain comprehensive maintenance schedules that align with operational priorities and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment and machinery are regularly serviced and meet performance standards.
• Schedule corrective maintenance tasks in response to equipment failures, ensuring quick response times and minimal operational disruption.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors, technicians, and other departments to align work schedules with operational needs and available resources.
• Manage planning and preparation of maintenance work orders, ensuring all necessary parts, tools, and personnel are detailed.
• Track maintenance work progress, provide regular updates, and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Ensure all required materials, tools, and equipment are available for planned maintenance tasks.
• Analyze maintenance performance metrics and use data to improve scheduling and operational efficiency.
• Generate maintenance reports and metrics for management, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Assist in developing maintenance budgets and forecasting labor, parts, and materials costs.

• Planning & Scheduling:
  Create and maintain detailed maintenance schedules.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Prioritize multiple activities and projects simultaneously.
• Preventive Maintenance:
  Know best practices to minimize equipment downtime.
• Resource Management:
  Efficiently manage personnel, materials, and tools.
• Communication:
  Coordinate with multiple departments effectively.
• Problem Solving:
  Resolve conflicts or delays proactively.
• Data Analysis:
  Use performance metrics to drive improvements.

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s degree or technical certification in maintenance management, industrial engineering, or related field preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination in a manufacturing or facility maintenance environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance (PM) practices and work order systems.
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or similar scheduling software.
• Familiarity with maintenance metrics and KPIs such as downtime, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, work orders, and blueprints.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment in a maintenance context.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, facilities management, or related field.
• Certification in Maintenance Planning or Scheduling (e.g., SMRP).
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS) or CMMS platforms like SAP, Maximo.
• Project management experience in planning and scheduling maintenance or capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to optimize maintenance processes.

• Proficiency in CMMS for managing work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work flexible hours, including on‑call shifts or weekends, depending on facility needs.
• Strong attention…