SR Specialist, Planner Scheduler Maintenance & Calibration

37735877, Senior Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Location: Fremont, CA 94555
Job Type: Contract – Approximately 9 Months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Manufacturing

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to support maintenance operations at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Fremont, CA. This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and ensure efficient utilization of maintenance resources.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance planning, experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and the ability to coordinate activities across maintenance, engineering, production, and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Develop detailed maintenance work plans, including labor estimates, required materials, equipment, tools, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production, engineering, maintenance personnel, and contractors to minimize operational disruptions.
• Create, update, and manage maintenance work orders within CMMS systems.
• Ensure necessary spare parts, MRO materials, tools, and equipment are available before scheduled maintenance activities.
• Review equipment maintenance histories, identify recurring failures, and recommend improvements to maintenance programs.
• Monitor maintenance performance, analyze work order completion data, and develop KPI reports.
• Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials, outside services, and contractor support.
• Support preventive maintenance program improvements and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, equipment records, and inventory information.
• Ensure maintenance planning activities comply with established safety procedures and company policies.
• Publish weekly maintenance schedules and coordinate priorities with relevant departments.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and work order management.
• Experience working with CMMS software and preventive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Understanding of industrial equipment maintenance, repair procedures, and maintenance resource planning.
• Experience coordinating maintenance personnel, contractors, materials, and equipment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, IBM Maximo, or COMOS.
• Knowledge of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory management.
• Experience developing maintenance KPIs and analyzing equipment downtime.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance optimization and equipment reliability programs.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities requiring specialized permits, tools