Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Job description

3413635
Additional Cities

Westborough
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare BioPharma
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Massachusetts
Postal Code

01581-1019
Role Summary/Purpose

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler under limited supervision, is responsible for the planning and scheduling of all maintenance and calibration activities at the GE Healthcare Westborough manufacturing site. The scope of work includes all corrective and preventive maintenance work, calibrations, equipment qualifications, shutdown, and project work, performed by site maintenance personnel and external service contractors.
Essential Responsibilities

o Use current industry best practices to prioritize, plan, and schedule all corrective and preventive maintenance, calibrations, and equipment qualifications for the maintenance team and external service providers.
o Plan and schedule facility shutdowns and projects to meet organizational objectives.
o Manage maintenance activities and the work order backlog in the CMMS.
o Maintain the CMMS to ensure that all system data is updated, accurate, and compliant.
o Develop maintenance plans and weekly schedules for the maintenance team.
o Lead weekly planning and scheduling meetings and attend daily maintenance meetings.
o Develop, track, and report maintenance KPI's to facilities management.
o Coordinate planned work activities with vendors and service contractors.
o Obtain proposals from approved suppliers/vendors and create requisitions.
o Develop job tasks and standards for repetitive work activities.
o Manage the procurement of parts required for work activities and inventory replenishment.
o Manage the Maintenance Store Room and monitor critical inventory levels.
o Network and attend training to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
o Interface with regulators and government officials as needed to obtain permits and approvals for work.
o Ensure that Safety and Quality are always the priority in every activity.
Qualifications/Requirements

1. Minimum of 6 years experience in a maintenance planning/scheduling role within a manufacturing facility OR 3 years experience in a maintenance planning/scheduling role and at least 6 years skilled trade experience maintaining systems and equipment within a manufacturing environment.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building management and utility systems.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of environmental, health and safety regulations, policies, and programs.
5. Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the use of a CMMS, preferably Infor EAM
6. Demonstrated experience in managing calibration activities for a maintenance organization.
7. Knowledge and experience in inventory management and maintenance store rooms.
8. Knowledge of building codes and permit requirements.
9. Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device or pharmaceutical.
10. Experience working within the guidelines of a Quality Management System.
Desired Characteristics

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office applications.
3. Project management and leadership ability.
4. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
5. Safety and Quality Champion.
6. Self-directed with excellent time management skills.
7. Stays calm and focused under pressure.
8. Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
9. Strong emotional intelligence
About Us

GE Healthcare Life Sciences www.corporate.gehealthcare.com There is no other life sciences company quite like GE Healthcare Life Sciences. A $5 billion business with more than 11,000 individuals in over 100 countries, we are at work enabling a new era in medicine. For more than 60 years, GE Healthcare Life Sciences has globally supported the development and use of new therapies, helping accelerate the journey from biological understanding to clinical therapy. GE Healthcare Life Sciences works with cutting edge technology enabling and advancing the discovery, diagnosis and medical treatments of the present and the future. We are accelerating biology to cell therapy in ways no other company can. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and watch our discoveries in action on our YouTube channel.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Massachusetts
Primary City

Westborough