Preventive Maintenance Planner & Scheduler at Biodeal Laboratories Limited

About the Role

Biodeal Laboratories seeks an accomplished, self-driven Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to ensure optimal operation and maintenance of production equipment & utilities equipment.

Role Objective

To plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance. Ensure maintenance technicians have tools and parts they need to complete work orders.

Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage work order and PM process via Computerized Maintenance Management System SAP (work order generation, tracking, reporting, and completion).
• Develop a work plan that entails the sequence of activities, staffing needs, and best methods and procedures to accomplish the job, considering job duration, location, travel distance, and the possibility of combining jobs in the same area.
• Define internal/external resource needs for work scheduling and project planning; create and manage requisitions for outside repairs (cost estimating through completion); help manage cost and look for ways to improve, using internal resources.
• Support safety and environmental auditing process/action plan by independently scheduling and conducting PM and work order audits; maintain SAP system.
• Review/track metrics with the Maintenance Manager and lead mechanics and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform hazard assessment of jobs and identify permits required (e.g., hot work, confined space).
• Plan and order parts/materials; prepare parts kits for upcoming jobs.
• Direct outside contractors on the installation of jobs and projects.
• Work directly with production associates and management to problem-solve and correct production issues that will ensure maximum production efficiencies.
• Develop measurements for tracking the success and timeliness of maintenance activities, such as work order completion rates.
• Work collaboratively with Quality and Production Departments to resolve issues. Communicate clearly and concisely to others, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform purchasing functions as needed.
• Comply, enforce, and assist supervision in ensuring employees comply with all job duties, PPE, GMP, and safety policies.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work on off times outside of normal shift hours to resolve problems or concerns related to production and project activities.
• Move and lift material weighing 50 pounds to distances of 10 feet or more.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in temperature extremes daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Additional Qualifications

• High School or General Education Diploma
• Minimum 3 years position-related experience
• Comprehensive English (Reading, Writing, Communicating) Required
• Strong electrical mechanical background is required.
• Machine Shop, PLC and Maintenance experience preferred.
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, E-mail, PLC, CMMS)
• Ability to successfully pass Ramsey Maintenance II Assessment

Role Requirements and Qualifications:

• Diploma in mechanical engineering (plant option)/ Diploma in megatronics engineering/Diploma in Electrical and electronics engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or food manufacturingindustry
• Ability to effectively handle both electrical and mechanical work.
• Experience in process flow and automation.
• Experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Programmable Logic control will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Structured approach to problem solving.
• Embraces personal challenge.
• Confident, rounded thinking
• A self-starter and self-motivated
• Focused and target driven with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• High School or General Education Diploma
• Minimum 3 years position-related experience
• Comprehensive English (Reading, Writing, Communicating) Required
• A strong electrical-mechanical background is required.
• Machine Shop, PLC and Maintenance experience preferred.
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, E-mail, PLC, CMMS)
• Ability to successfully pass the Ramsey Maintenance II Assessment