Maintenance Coordinator/Planner

Company Overview

About Us:

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries—including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner.

When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all – our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and driven Maintenance Coordinator/Planner to join our Operations in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, New Zealand.  This is a critical role focused on coordinating maintenance reliability programs, supporting plant uptime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing processing environment.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to step into a role where they can influence operational efficiency, safety, and long-term plant performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day engineering and maintenance coordination in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Assist with capital works, process improvement, and contractor management
• Maintain maintenance planning systems (SAP CMMS)
• Coordinate control measure testing to support regulatory requirements
• Manage contractor safety documentation including JSERA and LOTO processes
• Support shutdowns, repairs, and maintenance projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Identify and implement efficiency and cost reduction initiatives
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and production teams to drive continuous improvement
• Be able to lead and manage small site projects
• Ensure all activities are conducted in line with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements

About You

• Trade qualification with at least 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning, coordination, or supervision
• Experience within manufacturing or chemical processing environments (highly regarded)
• Project management experience
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance
• Proven ability to manage contractors and multiple priorities
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organisational skills
• Analytical problem-solving capability with a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience using SAP CMMS or similar maintenance systems
• Ability to read technical drawings (P&ID) preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in site reliability and performance
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Competitive salary package
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation

If you are a motivated maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now to join our team and help drive operational excellence.

Other

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.