Maintenance Scheduler (Atlas Point)
Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 5,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Scheduler to be the central coordinating role for weekly and daily maintenance scheduling across the entire Atlas Point facility, covering both the Batch Plant and ECO Plant.
Key Responsibilities
• Own the plant-wide maintenance schedule
• Publish the weekly schedule
• Build multi-week look-ahead schedules
• Calculate and balance available craft labor hours
• Coordinate daily break-in and urgent work
• Lead the daily scheduling meeting
• Serve as the central scheduling contact for Operations and Maintenance
• Identify and schedule windows of opportunity
• Support backlog reduction and work order quality
• Own shutdown scheduling and execution tracking
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter
Qualifications
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
• Experience:
o Experience in maintenance scheduling or planning in an industrial or chemical plant environment.
• Technical Skills:
o Working knowledge of SAP PM or an equivalent CMMS.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to build and manage complex scheduling spreadsheets.
o Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or willingness to become proficient.
o Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under time pressure.
• Other:
o Effective communicator with operations and maintenance leadership; comfortable facilitating daily meetings.
o Ability to work collaboratively across maintenance, operations, and engineering functions.
Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.
Why Join Us
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• Work in a dynamic, safety-focused production environment
• Lead a critical team in a high-reliability operation
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays
Additional Information
This is an on-site position based at our Atlas Point site in New Castle, Delaware.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 5,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Scheduler to be the central coordinating role for weekly and daily maintenance scheduling across the entire Atlas Point facility, covering both the Batch Plant and ECO Plant.
Key Responsibilities
• Own the plant-wide maintenance schedule
• Publish the weekly schedule
• Build multi-week look-ahead schedules
• Calculate and balance available craft labor hours
• Coordinate daily break-in and urgent work
• Lead the daily scheduling meeting
• Serve as the central scheduling contact for Operations and Maintenance
• Identify and schedule windows of opportunity
• Support backlog reduction and work order quality
• Own shutdown scheduling and execution tracking
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter
Qualifications
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
• Experience:
o Experience in maintenance scheduling or planning in an industrial or chemical plant environment.
• Technical Skills:
o Working knowledge of SAP PM or an equivalent CMMS.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to build and manage complex scheduling spreadsheets.
o Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or willingness to become proficient.
o Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under time pressure.
• Other:
o Effective communicator with operations and maintenance leadership; comfortable facilitating daily meetings.
o Ability to work collaboratively across maintenance, operations, and engineering functions.
Don't meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.
Why Join Us
Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
• Work in a dynamic, safety-focused production environment
• Lead a critical team in a high-reliability operation
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays
Additional Information
This is an on-site position based at our Atlas Point site in New Castle, Delaware.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify