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Senior Maintenance Planner

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$93K - $155K/yr

Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA, as a Senior Maintenance Planner and become part of our Facilities Maintenance team supporting the production of innovative biotherapeutic medicines. In this role, you ...

Senior Maintenance Planner

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$93K - $155K/yr

Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA, as a Senior Maintenance Planner and become part of our Facilities Maintenance team supporting the production of innovative biotherapeutic medicines. In this role, you ...

Sr. Maintenance Planner The MRO Buyer is responsible for supporting plant operations through the effective management of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) purchasing, inventory control ...

Sr. Maintenance Planner The MRO Buyer is responsible for supporting plant operations through the effective management of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) purchasing, inventory control ...

$90 - $130/hr

Long Range Planning. * Manage the Major Maintenance Forecast to outline equipment repair intervals, and identify future MOB capital requirements. * Develop the scope of work for capital repairs and ...

Long Range Planning. * Manage the Major Maintenance Forecast to outline equipment repair intervals, and identify future MOB capital requirements. * Develop the scope of work for capital repairs and ...

Sr Maintenance Planner

Ogden, UT · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Long Range Planning. * Manage the Major Maintenance Forecast to outline equipment repair intervals, and identify future MOB capital requirements. * Develop the scope of work for capital repairs and ...

## Sr. Maintenance Planner - HVACApplyremote type: On-sitelocations: Wimington, Delawaretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 249297WAt DuPont, our purpose is to empower ...

The minimum salary for the Sr Maintenance Planner position is $55,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Sr Maintenance Planner position is $70,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to ...

The Sr. Maintenance Planner serves as a key contributor to maintenance governance, asset reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex technical ...

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How much do senior maintenance planner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior maintenance planner in the United States is $89,714.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior maintenance planner?

Senior Maintenance Planners are experienced professionals responsible for developing, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities within an organization. They analyze equipment reliability data, create preventive maintenance schedules, and ensure resources, such as personnel and materials, are available for efficient operations. Senior Maintenance Planners often work closely with engineers, technicians, and management to optimize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime. Their role is critical in maximizing productivity, safety, and cost-effectiveness in industrial and facility environments.

How does a senior maintenance planner typically collaborate with other departments to ensure effective maintenance scheduling?

A Senior Maintenance Planner regularly works with operations, engineering, and procurement teams to coordinate maintenance activities. This collaboration ensures that maintenance windows align with production schedules, necessary parts and materials are available, and work orders are completed efficiently. By maintaining open communication and attending cross-functional meetings, the planner helps minimize downtime and optimizes resource allocation. This teamwork is essential for balancing maintenance needs with business goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior maintenance planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Maintenance Planner, you need a solid background in maintenance management, equipment reliability, and asset management, often supported by a relevant technical degree or certification. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), project scheduling software like MS Project or SAP, and industry regulations is essential. Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating teams and managing complex maintenance schedules. These skills ensure efficient maintenance operations, minimized downtime, and optimized asset performance in demanding industrial environments.

What is the difference between Senior Maintenance Planner vs Maintenance Supervisor?

AspectSenior Maintenance PlannerMaintenance Supervisor
Primary RoleDevelops maintenance schedules, plans, and strategies to ensure equipment reliability.Oversees maintenance teams, manages daily operations, and ensures work is completed efficiently.
Required CredentialsTechnical certifications, experience in maintenance planning, often with trade or engineering background.Technical knowledge, leadership skills, often with supervisory or management experience.
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site visits, planning, and coordination.On-site supervision of maintenance activities and team management.

The Senior Maintenance Planner focuses on creating detailed maintenance plans and schedules, while the Maintenance Supervisor manages the execution of maintenance work and supervises technicians. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the planner emphasizes planning and coordination, whereas the supervisor emphasizes team leadership and operational oversight.

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Infographic showing various Senior Maintenance Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,714 per year, or $43.1 per hour.

Sr. Maintenance Planner

Harmans, MD • On-site


Catalent Pharma Solutions
Pharmaceutical Product Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

63rd of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Good employer

Recommended by parents

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Sr. Maintenance PlannerAbout Site

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC's I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.

The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.

Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Sr. Maintenance Planner to join our team. In this role, you will support maintenance planning activities by scheduling resources, parts, and equipment access. You will ensure all work complies with cGMP and company procedures. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment while providing excellent customer service to internal teams.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Location: Harmans, MD - BWI
100% Onsite

The Role
  • Coordinate and schedule equipment maintenance, downtime, shutdowns, equipment improvements, and validation activities to minimize operational impact and maximize asset availability.
  • Manage corrective and preventive maintenance activities by prioritizing work orders based on criticality, downtime risk, and business needs.
  • Develop maintenance schedules, work plans, and work order packages for GMP process equipment while ensuring timely execution and completion.
  • Utilize and administer CMMS/asset management systems to create, assign, track, and close work orders, maintain asset records, and support data accuracy.
  • Partner with technicians, supervisors, engineers, vendors, and contractors to coordinate labor, repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment service requirements.
  • Communicate regularly with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and facilities teams to provide maintenance updates, resolve issues, and support operational priorities.
  • Lead or participate in daily huddles, shift handoffs, tier meetings, and cross-functional planning discussions to align maintenance activities with production schedules.
  • Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and compliance initiatives by maintaining accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and GMP-related data.
  • Analyze maintenance data and asset performance metrics to support KPI reporting, resource planning, continuous improvement, and reliability initiatives.
  • Provide CMMS guidance and training to technicians, planners, and other site personnel while promoting standardized maintenance planning and execution practices.
  • Apply strong planning, organization, customer service, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment while adhering to all safety, quality, and GMP requirements, including occasional off-shift, weekend, or holiday support.
  • Other duties as assigned
The CandidateMinimum Requirements
  • High School Diploma/GED and 5+ years of maintenance planning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Basic understanding of root cause analysis and asset management principles
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, technical manuals, and OEM documentation
  • Strong understanding of OSHA safety practices and procedures preferred
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Ability to work in an on-site manufacturing environment, including extended periods of standing, climbing ladders or step stools, lifting up to 40 lbs., and supporting off-shift, weekend, or holiday operations as needed.
Preferred Skills & Background
  • Experience in maintenance or engineering coordination in the life science industry
  • Understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems, equipment, and tools
  • Experience with CMMS, including Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager
Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MD is $94,000 - $128,000 Plus Bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent
  • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
  • Diverse, inclusive culture
  • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
  • Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
  • Community engagement and green initiatives
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:

Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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