Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Team Member - Florence, SC

Join us in shaping the future at AESC US!

AESC is currently seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join our rapidly expanding team in Florence, SC.

Benefits of working at AESC

• Competitive compensation
• Paid holidays & up to 2 weeks paid vacation in first year
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Great internal career advancement opportunities
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

The Maintenance Planner-Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance. This includes coordinating corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, work order requests, equipment installation, and project-related work. Collaborates with maintenance and production teams to meet established quality standards and achieve objectives in Safety, Cost, and Delivery. Works closely with management to prioritize daily and weekly activities. Contributes to operational efficiency, brand identity, and the company's profitable growth.

• Maintains a maintenance log of preventative and corrective maintenance work orders and coordinates scheduling to ensure timely completion.
• Oversees the management of the CMMS system and work order backlog to ensure efficient maintenance operations.
• Tracks and reports KPIs related to maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Orders materials required to accomplish repairs to machinery and ensures proper tagging of repair items and scrap cost tracking.
• Returns unused items to non-production stores and monitors monthly non-production stores purchases.
• Identifies and addresses quality concerns, providing feedback to production, engineering, and quality control.
• Ensures maintenance activities are conducted safely and efficiently while following all safety guidelines and rules. Proactively identifies and addresses safety concerns.
• Tracks and plans corrective actions to minimize equipment downtime and meet operational efficiency goals.
• Generates KPI reports and prepares One Point Lessons (OPLs) and Standard Operating Sheets (SOS) as needed.
• Coordinates technical and powered equipment training sessions and maintains all related training documentation.
• Assists with the planning and installation of new equipment, collaborating with engineering and external vendors. Sets up parts and manages equipment or engineering changes, including hardware, software, and documentation updates.
• Updates and maintains technical documentation, including mechanical and electrical drawings and CAD files.
• Supports quality investigations as needed and contributes to continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensures compliance with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 quality standards, and ISO 14001 environmental standards.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Performs all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

• Associate's degree or technical diploma highly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Relevant college courses, technical training, or in-house seminars will also be considered.
• Three (3) years of related experience at the professional level required. Background in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• The preferred candidate possesses the experience and knowledge required to support continuous improvement activities within a maintenance & production department. The activities will lead to a highly effective, efficient maintenance & production team.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

Depending on candidate's home location, some travel abroad could be required, especially when training or benchmarking. Other travel required as necessary to support auditing and global team collaborations.

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