Maintenance Planner & Scheduler III at Penumbra Inc

Roseville, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., ServiceNow, SAP PM, Maximo, or similar) for scheduling and work order management
Related experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or food manufacturing)
Strong organizational skills (inferred from context)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a proactive maintenance planning strategy that aligns with business objectives and production goals
Manage and optimize a master schedule for all planned maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, ensuring adherence to timelines and minimizing production downtime
Identify and execute process improvements to optimize workflows
Manage and modify schedules based on operational changes, business priorities, and resource availability
Collaborate with Leads, Supervisors, and Managers to ensure optimal workforce utilization, making independent decisions based on team skills, knowledge, and capabilities
Lead cross-functional planning meetings to assess maintenance priorities, resource allocation, and equipment needs to prioritize and assign work orders
Review and process work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring accurate documentation of tasks, parts used, and completion status
Create purchase requisitions, including reviewing quotes, and purchasing according to business need
Partner with Engineering and Production teams to support capital projects, new manufacturing line implementations, and equipment relocations
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality system regulations during all maintenance planning and scheduling activities
Manage inventory levels and cycle counts for spare parts and reconcile discrepancies in CMMS and physical inventory systems
Analyze vendor-to-vendor costs for maintenance planning and procurement, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of parts, fixtures, and equipment
Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce costs, extend equipment life cycles, and improve uptime performance
Participate in Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance equipment uptime and reliability
Ensure all maintenance scheduling and execution activities comply with OSHA, GMP, ISO, and other regulatory requirements
Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures
Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to applicable regulations, standards, and procedures
Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures
Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CMMSMaintenance PlanningPreventive MaintenanceWork OrdersSchedulingVendor ManagementResource AllocationProcess ImprovementPurchase Requisitions

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Maintenance Planner & Scheduler III role?

The role involves developing proactive maintenance planning strategies, managing master schedules for preventive maintenance and repairs, optimizing workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of collaboration is expected in this role?

The role requires collaborating with Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Engineering, and Production teams, leading cross-functional planning meetings, and serving as a liaison between Maintenance, Engineering, and Production.

What experience or skills make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates will have knowledge and skills in maintenance planning, CMMS usage, vendor management, process improvements, root cause analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance, gained through combined education and experience.

Penumbra Inc

Develops medical devices for vascular conditions

About Penumbra Inc

Penumbra Inc. specializes in creating medical devices aimed at treating neurovascular and peripheral vascular conditions. Their products, such as the Penumbra System and the Indigo System, are designed for use in hospitals and clinics, helping healthcare professionals address issues like stroke and other vascular diseases. These devices work by providing advanced tools for interventions in neurology and vascular surgery, allowing for effective treatment options. Unlike many competitors, Penumbra focuses specifically on these specialized areas, ensuring their products are tailored to the needs of medical professionals in these fields. The company's goal is to continuously improve and innovate their medical devices to enhance patient care and support healthcare providers in delivering effective treatments.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2004Year Founded

$116.7KTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees