Maintenance Planner at Adcock Ingram

Main Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Develop, schedule, and monitor all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance using a computerized maintenance management
• Create comprehensive job plans including scope of work, materials, tools, time estimates, and safety instructions
• Ensure accurate and timely work order creation, execution, and closure with proper feedback 
• Liaise with engineering stores to ensure spares and materials availability before work execution 
• Maintain updated asset master data, maintenance procedures, BOMs, and technical documentation 
• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings with Production, QA, and Engineering teams 
• Support regulatory audits by maintaining full, auditable records of all maintenance activities 
• Manage and track maintenance backlogs and report risks to the Reliability Engineer 
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of planned shutdowns, including contractor engagement 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with reliability goals

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (Essential) 
• N6 Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Essential) 
• National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Preferred) 
• Certificate or formal training in Maintenance Planning and Scheduling (Advantageous)Good understanding of GMP, pharmaceutical production standards, and regulatory compliance (Essential) 
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy in MS Excel, MS Project, and MS Office Suite
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in a maintenance planning role within a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance scheduling
• Proven experience with engineering spares, job kitting, and shutdown planning 
• Strong background in CMMS usage and data integrity
• Familiarity with GMP-compliant maintenance documentation and support for regulatory inspections/audits