Maintenance Planner

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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

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