Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!

Under the supervision of a Senior Specialist or Associate Director, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for the efficient and effective planning of maintenance work activities. The planning organization is a centralized function where planners are assigned to support all crafts (HVAC, IT, Elec, Millwright, Pipefitter, Stationary Engineer) in one or more maintenance shops. The Planner provides planning support for assigned area, which may include vaccine bulk manufacturing, filling, lyophilization, packaging, and/or support utilities including power, HVAC, steam, WFI and controlled temperature units. The planner will work collaboratively with all stakeholders, manage work priorities based on scheduling needs, & engage the proper resources to execute a safe, effective and efficient job for all planned Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective work orders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assign codes to work orders.
• Make field inspections and determine appropriate job work scopes.
• Develop work plans for maintenance jobs with the necessary information to allow efficient scheduling, assignment, and execution of maintenance work.
• Create, use, and maintain plant history and other technical files to update information in current job plans to anticipate and avoid job delays.
• Perform purchasing duties.
• Stage materials and special tools.
• Evaluate job feedback to improve job plans.
• Stay up to date with current site safety rules and regulations.
• Utilize CMMS computer software and other computer applications to support the maintenance function.
• Update CMMS records and master data.
• Provide technical assistance for maintenance personnel.
• Prepare reports.
• Promotes positive safety culture.
• Explains and enforces all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in audits, regulatory inspections and training.
• Perform related duties.

Education Minimum:

• B.S. Degree in Science, Engineering, or another technical field OR
• Equivalent industry experience within a maintenance organization.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience or technical support group
• Knowledge of large industrial equipment such as fans, pumps, and air handlers and their associated components such as bearings and actuators.
• Strong computer skills (CMMS, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Working Knowledge of cGMPs for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing
• CMRP certification desired.

VETJOBS

MSJR

Required Skills:

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Management, Detail-Oriented, Equipment Maintenance, Hazard Recognition, Interpersonal Relationships, Manufacturing Technical Support, Mechanical Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, System Upgrades, Teamwork, Technical Auditing, Technical Standards, Technical Support, Technical Training

Preferred Skills:

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - Pennsylvania - West Point

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$87,300.00 - $137,400.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

10/16/2026

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