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Maintenance Scheduler – Heavy Manufacturing | Newton, IA (On-Site)
Our manufacturing client in Newton, IA is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler to bring structure, discipline, and forward planning to a busy, asset-intensive operation.
This role sits at the intersection of maintenance execution, preventive planning, materials coordination, and procurement. If you’ve worked in a plant where uptime matters and PMs can’t slip, you’ll recognize the impact this position has.
What you’ll do
- Own preventive maintenance scheduling and work order planning
- Partner with Maintenance and Plant leadership to improve equipment uptime and PM completion
- Manage parts planning, storeroom controls, and min/max inventory levels
- Coordinate purchasing, vendor quotes, POs, and inbound materials
- Track KPIs, costs, and trends tied to maintenance effectiveness
- Close work orders, validate completion, and support continuous improvement efforts
What fits best
- Background in a manufacturing maintenance environment
- Experience with maintenance planning/scheduling or TPM
- Organized, self-directed, and comfortable working on-site in a fast-paced plant
Schedule
- Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–4:30pm (occasional extended coverage as needed) Frequent 3 day weekends!
This is a hands-on, visible role for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and helping a
plant run better day after day.
If you’d like to explore it confidentially, reach out directly.