Now hiring! Maintenance Planner/SchedulerMalcom, IA.We are looking for a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join our Performance Materials team in Malcom.Come create chemistry with us!The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.The primary function of this job is to prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance work activities to ensure production and logistics achieve productivity goals and maintenance department meets schedule compliance goals. The job requires technical and problem-solving skills and strong communication skills. The position’s responsibilities include assisting maintenance technicians in preventative maintenance and repair of the facility and its equipment.During your Monday to Friday day shift as a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, you will
Plan activities for maintenance technicians and contractors by securing parts, developing work steps, and identifying resources required to perform job
Contact vendors to resolve technical issues, obtain quotes, and schedule resources on site.
Work with maintenance supervisor, production supervisors, and engineers to develop preventative maintenance and planned outage schedules
Process maintenance work orders: verify/clarify scope, input SAP coding, backlog management, and closure of completed work orders.
Generate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for repair and spare parts, supplies, and outside service.
Identify required stock levels of spare parts, organize storage locations, update inventory list, and replenish part stock level as needed
Assist in developing, creating, correcting, and tracking of maintenance plans, functional locations, and task lists.
Issue safe work and other required permits to contractors and internal maintenance technicians performing work outside the scope of production owning/operating departments.
Position part of maintenance on-call afterhours rotation - ability to troubleshoot and correct plant issues and provide guidance on repairs when others maintenance members are on-call.
If you
Possess a High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma.
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
Have overall 5 years of experience in a manufacturing plant environment this would be highly desired.
Possess computer skills in MS office suite, SAP maintenance, and SAP procurement
Have strong written and verbal communications skills
Possess knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting
Create your own chemistry with you@BASFAt BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About usAs one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASFPrivacy statementBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.Equal employment opportunitiesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
