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Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Requisition ID: 44186

Job Location(s):

Searcy, AR, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented **Maintenance Planner/Scheduler** to join our team. This critical role is responsible for developing and managing preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal equipment uptime, resource coordination, and continuous improvement of our maintenance systems. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment, and is passionate about planning, organization, and team collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

+ Develop and maintain the maintenance work plan, balancing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.

+ Coordinate with maintenance technicians, production supervisors, and other departments to schedule work with minimal impact on operations.

+ Create, manage, and optimize work orders using Maximo MMS.

+ Ensure parts, tools, documentation, and resources are available prior to job execution.

+ Monitor backlog and adjust scheduling priorities as needed.

+ Review completed work orders for quality, accuracy, and feedback to improve future planning.

+ Assist with downtime and root cause analysis to identify recurring equipment issues.

+ Track key metrics such as schedule compliance, accumulated labor, and maintenance backlog.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase maintenance efficiency and equipment reliability.

Background & Skills

Required:

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ 3+ years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience or prior planning/scheduling experience.

+ Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or industrial systems.

+ Strong organizational and communication skills.

+ Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.

+ Must be able to work in the US, without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Preferred:

+ Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related field.

+ Experience in manufacturing, facilities, or utilities environments.

+ Proficiency in CMMS software Maximo.

+ Familiarity with Lean, TPM, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) practices.

+ Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) are a plus.

Work Environment:

+ Split between office and industrial plant floor.

+ Occasional exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery.

+ Standard Monday–Friday schedule, with some flexibility for emergencies or shutdowns.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

+ Bonus system

+ Paid vacation

+ Flexible working hours

+ Possibility to work remotely

+ Pension plan

+ Personal insurance

+ Communication package

+ Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

+ State of the art virtual work environment

+ Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.