Maintenance Planner (SAP Maintenance Specialist)

About the role

Alphagary, part of Orbia Polymer Solutions, is looking for a Maintenance Planner (also described as SAP Maintenance Specialist) in Pineville, NC, an onsite role within Operations / Maintenance. The planner plans, schedules and coordinates maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime, improve preventive maintenance completion rates and support safe, efficient plant operations, acting as a key link between Maintenance, Production, Purchasing and Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules and maintenance work plans.
• Coordinate daily, weekly and long-range maintenance activities and projects.
• Support equipment installation, repairs and facility maintenance.
• Partner with Production, Operations and Maintenance to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
• Manage SAP maintenance modules, work orders, labour tracking and maintenance records.
• Work with Purchasing to source and expedite parts, materials, equipment and services.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics, PM completion rates and downtime reduction efforts.
• Coordinate inspections and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, reliability enhancement and cost savings.
• Support safety, quality, environmental and housekeeping initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, MIS, Engineering, Business or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance planning, work order systems, process or project management, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with maintenance systems, inventory management, preventive maintenance scheduling or CMMS/SAP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO 9000 and/or TS 16949.
• Experience managing spare parts inventories and maintenance KPIs.

Required skills

• SAP maintenance modules and work order management
• Preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS
• Organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making abilities

What we offer

• Typical salary of $65,000-$78,000, depending on skills, experience, location and internal equity.
• Possible short- and long-term incentive compensation.
• Healthcare coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, disability leave and an employee assistance program.