Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Moderna Full time

**The Role**:
Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is committed to enhancing Australia's biotech landscape through a long-term partnership that focuses on strengthening pandemic resilience. Our Melbourne-based large-scale mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be a cornerstone in Australia's ability to respond to future health threats efficiently. This collaboration not only brings cutting-edge medical technology to the forefront but also emphasizes job creation and local talent development. We're inviting visionary professionals to be part of this transformative journey, making a tangible impact on global health security.

At Moderna’s Melbourne facility, the Maintenance Planner and Scheduler is vital in ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of our manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, this role is at the forefront of planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities. By working closely with various teams, you will optimize workflows, minimize downtime, and uphold Moderna’s commitment to safety, compliance, and efficiency.

**Here’s What You’ll Do**:
Within 3 Months, You Will

Acclimate to Moderna’s processes and policies, familiarizing yourself with the facility’s equipment and maintenance needs.

Begin developing and managing the maintenance schedule, ensuring all resources are effectively allocated.
Within 6 Months, You Will

Take full control of maintenance planning, including direct management of external contractors, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Utilize CMMS to its full potential, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities, contributing to compliance and operational excellence.

Within 12 Months, You Will

Lead significant maintenance initiatives such as shutdowns and outages, demonstrating effective planning and resource allocation.

Analyze maintenance data to identify improvement areas, developing strategies to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

Participate actively in maintenance strategy development, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs, setting new benchmarks in maintenance excellence.

**Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table**:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Relevant certification in maintenance planning and scheduling, such as CMRP or similar, is advantageous.

5+ years of experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience in a regulated (cGMP preferred) environment is highly desirable.

Proficiency in using CMMS (ideally Maximo) and other maintenance planning tools.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Ability to work collaboratively across functions and lead without direct authority.

Technical understanding of maintenance work processes and the ability to read and interpret technical documentation and drawings.

Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance and experience in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Familiarity with standard maintenance practices, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is required.

Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop solutions to enhance maintenance operations and equipment reliability.

Ability to represent the organization’s interests, objectives, and policies in a professional and responsible manner.

Moderna offers personalized benefit programs and well-being resources as unique as our global workforce so employees can do their best work.

We recognize and appreciate your diverse needs and interests and do our best to support you at work and at home with:
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Educational resources
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Mode



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