Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

About Ingredion:

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TITLE:  Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

LOCATION: Winston-Salem, NC

REPORTS TO:  Manager, Maintenance & Reliability

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance department's workforce is efficiently utilized to resolve technical issues with equipment and assets in both field and workshop settings. This role involves monitoring weekly schedules related to planned corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities, as well as responding to emergency maintenance needs. The Planner and Scheduler will collaborate with the PCM (Planning, Control, and Maintenance) team to set priorities for maintenance actions, negotiate with production teams for equipment shutdowns, and manage the availability of spare parts and resources to sustain continuous production operations. will provide leadership and technical solutions to crew supervisors, process operations, and field operations.  Provide guidance to operations staff, manage department tasks, and develop and deliver projects to meet Plant safety, quality, production, cost, and customer delivery goals.  Serve on task forces, cross-functional teams, and committees. 

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive maintenance schedules, ensuring timely execution of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance tasks. 
• Monitor and adjust weekly maintenance schedules to accommodate both planned activities and unplanned emergencies, ensuring minimal disruption to production. 
• Collaborate with the execution team, technicians, and operations to prioritize maintenance activities based on equipment criticality, risks, PMs, spare parts availability, and process needs. Gatekeeper support. 
• Debriefing with maintenance technicians of the job completion on SAP and working on the root cause of schedule deviations. 
• Maintenance Cost management support for unit maintenance manager. 
• Creating job plans and standard job plans utilizing template and maintaining them in the system 
• Planning and scoping maintenance activities to an appropriate level of detail required for execution and identification of critical paths, parts and skill sets. 
• In conjunction with operations, coordinating delivery time of scheduled activities, materials, and kitted parts to execute the maintenance job plan. 
• Negotiate production line shutdowns with stakeholders to facilitate major maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and sustainability goals. 
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOM’s) in SAP following corporate standards 
• Providing proper documentation to Procurement for support bidding or requisitions 
• Medium- and Long-term strategy execution and facilitate meetings of planning & scheduling related. 
• Maintain and update maintenance plans (PM’s) within the SAP system, ensuring accuracy and relevance to current operational needs. 
• Manage and report on maintenance KPIs and dashboards, providing actionable insights to the maintenance and production teams. 
• Ensure the compliance with all plant regulatory, ISO, Quality, Food Safety systems, GMP policies, guidelines, standards, and requirements. 
• Proactively monitor maintenance activities, adapting plans as necessary to address unforeseen issues while minimizing production downtime. 
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging new technologies and best practices to enhance maintenance efficiency and equipment reliability. 
• Develop and foster relationships with suppliers, staying informed about the latest technologies, repairs, and innovations to improve maintenance practices. 
• Lead and participate in PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycles to continuously refine and improve maintenance plans and processes. 
• Act as a liaison between the maintenance department, production teams, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment of maintenance activities. 
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and technical standards. 
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians on the use of SAP-PM and MM modules, enhancing their ability to interpret and analyze data for informed decision-making. 
• Participate in the selection, evaluation, and development of maintenance personnel, ensuring that team members have the technical and behavioral skills needed to succeed. 
• Support on skill assessment definition and assign work orders accordingly with the level of skill set. Provide insights for training according with the maintenance demand or hire external support.  

What you will bring:

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years in a similar role, with extensive experience in maintenance planning, field maintenance practices, and technical knowledge of industrial equipment and assets. 
• Education: Technical qualification in a relevant field; certifications related to maintenance management or planning are a plus. 
• Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of SAP-PM and MM modules, Prometheus Scheduling System, field maintenance practices, and maintenance management systems. 
• Skills: Proficiency in the Office Suite (Intermediate level) and English (Intermediate level). 
• Certifications: Not applicable, but relevant industry certifications are advantageous. 
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. 

Who you are: 

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of interacting with various departments and stakeholders to achieve maintenance objectives.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Commitment to safety and compliance, with a strong understanding of regulatory standards and company policies.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing tight deadlines and high-stress situations while maintaining a focus on quality and performance.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

Pay Range:

$84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.