Maintenance Planner at Kriya Therapeutics Inc – Morrisville, North Carolina

About Kriya

Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.

We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.

We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,” recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of BioSpace’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”

Who You Are

The Maintenance Planner/Scheduler will provide support to all aspects of the manufacturing and facilities maintenance efforts for all of Kriya Sites. This position will provide support to all departments; interact with vendors, contractors, and other personnel in a professional manner. The primary role of the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is to improve equipment reliability through efficient utilization of labor, parts, materials, and outside vendor services. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the planning and scheduling of all maintenance activities performed on the site.

How You Contribute

• Prioritize safety and quality in daily work.
• Oversee the management of the maintenance systems, the generation of routine and planned maintenance schedules, and support of maintenance techs performing maintenance activities.
• Ensure that all facility utilities preventive maintenance is performed in accordance with cGMP guidelines maintaining departmental industry compliance in support of GMP.
• Generate PM work orders and schedule task for maintenance personnel and contractors in CMMS.
• Plan and schedule corrective work to maximize crew utilization and effectiveness.
• Coordinate equipment shutdowns.
• Attend meetings as required and provide follow-up and feedback as needed.
• Tracking of reliability KPIs as required (MTTR, MTTF, OEE, Planned/Unplanned Maintenance etc.).
• Serve as primary point of contact and liaison between the maintenance department and the plant departments served by maintenance.
• Estimate labor hours, skillsets, parts, materials, equipment, and special tools required to complete proactive jobs in a safe and efficient manner.
• Plan and schedule corrective, preventive and predictive follow up maintenance work in coordination with operations and maintenance technicians.
• Ensures customer alignment regarding the prioritization and requested delivery dates for work orders.
• Coordinate and schedule all externally contracted maintenance services.
• Responsible for preparation and planning of maintenance department, service company, and contractor activities.
• Manage CWO process including tracking and assessments as needed to ensure critical utilities and equipment remain in GMP compliance.
• Assists with scheduling for special projects to include plant shutdowns.
• Coordinate and document system release requirements in weekly basis Such as HVAC, WFI.
• Periodic review for critical validated equipment as needed and specified by validation department.
• Ensure all GMP process equipment and facility equipment is on boarded and validated.

What You Bring to the Team

Education & Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with CMMS
• Excellent documentation practices
• Experience working in a GMP facility

Competencies

• Highly self-motivated and detail -oriented, with proven ability to foster strong relationships with other team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good customer/client relationship management and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with MS Office – Excel, PM Project & Outlook.
• Ability to work collaboratively, and perform in an autonomous work environment with a strong sense of self-accountability.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established process.

Working Conditions

• Primarily desk-based, generally in an office or home office setting.
• May involve extended periods of standing or sitting.
• Some lifting of equipment or material may be required.
• Work may involve working with chemicals or biological materials; proper handling and disposal procedures must be followed.

Discover True Collaborative Teamwork

We have an ambitious set of goals, but our confidence – and our inspiration – stems from our people. From California to North Carolina, our teammates bring a spirit of Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation to their work every day. We’re always looking for teammates with the drive and energy to help us grow. If you want to be a part of a company with an entrepreneurial culture, a bold vision, and a meaningful purpose, join us.

What We Offer

Medical, Dental and Vision ∙ 401(k) with Company Match ∙ Short and Long-term Disability Benefits ∙ Company Paid Holidays ∙ Flexible Time Off ∙ Cyber Safety protection ∙ EAP ∙ Life Insurance ∙ Equity ∙ and more!

Kriya is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.