Facilities Planner and scheduler

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Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Production Equipment Repair & Maintenance Job Category: Business Enablement/Support All Job Posting Locations: Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Facilities Planner and Scheduler, located in Suzhou, Jiangsu. The Facilities Planner and Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and operational readiness of DePuy Synthes facilities in Suzhou. This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating preventive maintenance, corrective work, and small capital activities across manufacturing and office environments. The role partners closely with site operations, engineering, EHS, and external service providers to minimize downtime, ensure compliance, and support business continuity in a highly regulated MedTech environment. This is an impactful role that directly supports manufacturing performance, employee safety, and patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain , and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for facilities, utilities, and building systems to support uninterrupted operations. Plan, prioritize, and coordinate work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring accurate scope, timing, and resource allocation. Coordinate internal technicians and external vendors to ensure work is executed safely, on time, and in compliance with site, quality, and EHS requirements. Monitor maintenance backlog, equipment availability, and schedule adherence; identify risks and recommend corrective actions. Support facilities-related shutdowns, changeovers, and special projects by developing detailed schedules and resource plans. Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset data, and documentation to support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS teams to align maintenance plans with operational priorities and regulatory requirements. Analyze maintenance data and KPIs to identify trends, improve planning effectiveness, and drive reliability improvements. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (required). Technical diploma or equivalent experience in facilities, engineering, or maintenance planning may be considered in lieu of a degree (preferred). Experience and Skills Required: Typically 2–4 years of relevant work experience in facilities planning, maintenance scheduling, engineering operations, or a similar role, aligned to professional-level expectations. Experience using CMMS or maintenance planning systems for work order management and scheduling. Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, utilities, fire protection) in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross ‑ functional teams and external service providers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; ability to analyze and report maintenance data. Able to communicate effectively across multiple teams including facilities, site operations teams, general office staff Ability to partner with regional peers to share and leverage best practices, common scheduling methodologies and standards Preferred: Experience supporting facilities operations in a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences. Familiarity with reliability, preventive maintenance, or continuous improvement methodologies. Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory requirements related to facilities and utilities. Basic project coordination experience for facilities or small capital projects. Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a large-scale multi-use facility . Other: Language: Proficiency in Mandarin required ; working knowledge of English preferred for global collaboration. Travel: Limited local travel; occasional regional travel may be required (≤10%). Certifications: Facilities, maintenance, or safety-related certifications (preferred, not required ). For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit . Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid #DePuySynthesCareers Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Accountability, Agile Manufacturing, Agility Jumps, Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Issue Escalation, Manufacturing Equipment, OSHA Compliance, Plant Operations, Predictive Maintenance, Problem Management, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Project Management, Repair Management, Report Writing