LEAD MAINTENANCE PLANNER/ SCHEDULER
Adhesives Research, Inc. · adhesivesresearch.com
Glen RockLead / Manager
The job in short
Maintenance planning and scheduling lead.
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-09-28
- Location as listed
- Glen Rock, PA, US
- Role
- Maintenance Planner / Scheduler
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: G-13
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Direct Reports: None
Job Summary:
• Provide Back-up support for the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Plans work orders and coordinates activities for the Maintenance Department: PM’s, Work Orders, Project Work, etc. using CMMS software (Limble)
• Responsible for running weekly work order scheduling meetings for production and maintenance departments
• Maintain and improve Adhesives Research facilities, support systems, lab and production equipment
• Supports change controls and capital projects in conjunction with Quality, Operations, Process Engineering, and Project Engineering
• Supports process optimization and continuous improvement opportunities through equipment reliability, PMs, work order closures, and safety improvements
Essential Functions:
• Initiate NCRs and perform root cause investigations for equipment related issues
• Supports the Maintenance Specialist with procurement and management of inventory/parts
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Write change deviations as required for past due PM’s
• Supports the area managers/process owners and supervisors with key metrics, identifies and implements continuous improvement actions; makes identifiable and substantial contributions to improving equipment reliability, PMs, and facility cleanliness
• Interface with external equipment vendors, engineering companies, contractors, and customers
• Collaborate and contribute to the development of new products, processes, and equipment, as needed
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Represent the organization in a professional and positive manner to associates, external customers, and vendors
• Conform to Company policies and procedures, Quality Systems, cGMPs, ISO, OSHA, etc.
• Coordinate engineering capital projects as well as contractor work projects
• Work with Maintenance Department Manager and Superintendent to identify training needs for mechanics
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. ISO, FDA, OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.) and company procedures
Additional Responsibilities:
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Specifications:
• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Prefer candidates to have additional technical education and or cross training in mechanical and electrical controls
• Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling and coordinating workflows
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance
• Experience / knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and principles
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical ability
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint