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Maintenance Planner

Lanxess Corporation
life insurance
United States, New Jersey, Fords
Jul 07, 2026
Job Highlights * Identifying labor, materials, tools, safety, and QA/QC requirements for maintenance work orders, and assembly of this information into a job plan package utilizing SAP. * Ensures needed materials are ordered and onsite prior to the scheduling of work. * Creates requisitions for parts and services for planned work. * Construction of the weekly maintenance work schedule by reviewing selected ready to schedule work orders and comparing them to the production schedule and available manpower to determine the optimum time to schedule the work. * Responsible for scheduling 3rd party contractors and providing them the scope of work. * Facilitates active management of the SAP work order backlog by coordinating with operations counterparts to continuously prioritize work within the plant operating context. * Leads weekly planning & scheduling meetings. * Creates and updates Bills of Materials (BOMs) for plant equipment. * Create and update standard job plans to allow for consistent and efficient planning of work. * Works with the Reliability Engineer to monitor execution performance of the PM program. Experience / Skills Education Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required. 3 to 5 years of experience with the execution of maintenance activities in an industrial setting is required; demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling in an industrial environment is strongly preferred. Background as a maintenance technician in an industrial environment is preferred. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft software including Excel. Experience with SAP Asset Management Module Preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build consensus and foster a positive working environment. Ability to effectively facilitate meetings. Location Fords Employee Type Regular Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. Be part of it! What we offer Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The established pay range for this level graded position is $84,500 to $140,800. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care. Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning. DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs. LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available! Join the LANXESS team!