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Maintenance Planner & Scheduler

Novonesis
Full-time
On-site
Blairgowrie and Rattray

Are you ready for a new beginning? We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology. Our purpose points the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We’re here to better our world with biology. Join us as our new Maintenance Planner & Scheduler We’re seeking a self-starter with strong planning, organization, and communication skills to join our Maintenance Flow team. As a Maintenance Planner & Scheduler, you’ll use industry-leading techniques to coordinate the maintenance activities that empower our technicians to perform their work safely, efficiently, and with full clarity. In this role you'll make an impact by: Reviewing and processing incoming work order notifications by validating priority and content with the production technical coordinator. Developing job scope plans and requirements for maintenance work, using SAP (i.e., work steps, materials required, permits required). Confirming material availability and arranging the necessary special support equipment (i.e., contractors, cranes, etc.). Forecasting future resource requirements based on work backlog. Preparing weekly & daily work schedules by working closely with the production schedule, production technical coordinator, and contractors. Facilitating daily and/or weekly scheduling meetings with all key stakeholders. Generating a complete 14-day draft schedule (one week fixed, second week tentative) and reviewing with operations to ensure available trades hours and asset availability. To succeed you must hold: HS diploma or equivalent with 5 years maintenance and/or planner experience (or similar) Excellent computer skills with preferred experience using SAP-PM (Plant Maintenance) or similar software. Physical ability to move about the production facility including climbing stairs & ladders and using PPE such as but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, and respirator. Location: Blair, NE (On-site) Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 Expected Salary Range: $65k to $80k Benefits you will enjoy: 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution! Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution Employee assistance program Parental leave Tuition reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today! At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV. Novonesis is dedicated to fostering a unique community by embracing and respecting differences. We make all employment decisions based on business needs, ensuring that every individual can thrive, regardless of identity or background such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Want to learn more? Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com Not the right fit for you? Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. 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To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.

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