ZYN
- Maintenance Planner & Scheduler
- Owensboro, KY Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose
- to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress. The Maintenance Planner & Scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role serves as the facility expert for the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and plays a critical role in optimizing labor utilization, material availability, equipment reliability, and production uptime. This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate. Your 'day to day' CMMS & Reporting Serve as the subject matter expert for the CMMS, driving effective use across all areas of the factory. Ensure the CMMS is maintained as a real-time operating system and supports accurate planning, execution, inventory control, and reporting. Lead continuous development and improvement of the CMMS, including workflows and data integrity. Generate or coordinate generation of all required maintenance, planning, and KPI reports. Planning, Scheduling & Resource Management Develop daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans and schedules using the CMMS. Manage maintenance work order backlog to establish execution schedules aligned with production priorities, maintenance needs, and available resources. Plan and coordinate labor, materials, spare parts, tools, and equipment required to execute scheduled work. Coordinate main crafts, support crafts, off-shift work, and external resources for effective execution. Issue complete work order packages to Maintenance Supervisors to support efficient job execution. Maintain planning and scheduling action logs and routine reports. Preventive, Predictive & Reliability Maintenance Build upon and continuously improve existing Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PDM), and reliability programs. Ensure PM/PDM execution and compliance with established job standards. Monitor program performance through defined KPIs and drive continuous improvement to maximize asset reliability and uptime. Standards, Analysis & Continuous Improvement Work with appropriate resources to develop, implement, and refine maintenance job standards. Review standards during job execution and update them for continuous improvement. Analyze labor, materials, and equipment usage to improve planning efficiency, cost control, and maintenance effectiveness. Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement tools to address recurring issues. Inventory & Spare Parts Management Manage spare parts within the CMMS, including new part setup, removal of obsolete parts, and verification of appropriate stocking levels. Ensure inventory replenishment supports production and maintenance requirements. Contractor & Supplier Coordination Coordinate and manage maintenance contractors and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work execution. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and other functions to prioritize and schedule work that maximizes product quality and production uptime while minimizing operational disruptions. Maintain knowledge of contractual obligations and conduct operations with appropriate regard for company and union relations. Provide Maintenance Supervisor relief as required, in accordance with associated job descriptions and operational needs. Who we're looking for: Education High school diploma and vocational training or equivalent work experience required. Four-year technical or management degree preferred. Combination of technical/management education and training in modern maintenance philosophies and strategies is strongly preferred. Experience Minimum of five (5) years of factory mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience. Minimum of two (2) years of factory maintenance planning experience. Supervisory experience required. Demonstrated ability to quickly develop in-depth knowledge of SM processes, CMMS, workflows, and maintenance procedures. Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Skills & Knowledge Strong planning, scheduling, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to work through others; capable of training, motivating, delegating, and monitoring performance. High attention to detail with the ability to understand interdependencies between departments and systems. Solid knowledge of machinery, troubleshooting, repair methods, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Understanding labor agreements as they relate to maintenance operations. Strong computer and CMMS proficiency required. Electrical background preferred. Proven experience using continuous improvement tools with demonstrated success.
Annual Base Salary Range:
$ 66,400
- $83,000 What's 'nice to have' Legally authorized to work in the U.
S. (required) What we offer We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, and much more! Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business
- our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees. PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match
- a leader in oral nicotine delivery
- creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com . #PMIUS #LI-DH1
