Body Maintenance Planning Analyst

A perfect car is the product of the perfect process. Production at the BMW Group is highly automated and carried out using the most modern facilities. But it doesn’t run itself. To ensure that driving pleasure is built in from the beginning, means people working with passion and pride. Independently and as part of a motivated team, they perform extraordinary things every day and contribute to the fulfilling of automobile dreams.

The Body Maintenance Planning Analyst:

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives through Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Centered Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance Optimization initiatives as well as detailed planning of maintenance activities to maximize the efficiency of the maintenance plan and increase the technical availability of department assets.
• Coordinates supplemental maintenance for BiW Central Maintenance.
• Identifies recurring maintenance problems, continually improves planning, scheduling, purchasing, store and data management.
• Improves job reporting systems to increase planning effectiveness and efficiency.
• Scopes the full extent of maintenance work needed to conduct the relevant repair/preventive/predictive/design-out-activities on the organizations plant and equipment.
• Develops cost and time estimates of planned maintenance work.
• Decides the purchase of all necessary parts, equipment, services and documentation to perform the maintenance work.
• Establishes and maintains equipment parts catalog, equipment history, storeroom, min/maximum levels.
• Writes applicable maintenance procedures that promote defect-free maintenance work quality.
• Maintains accuracy of technical information on processes, plant and equipment.
• Converts the organizations asset management and maintenance strategy into workplace activities.
• Identifies root cause failure analysis and leads investigations for permanent solutions.
• Applies management practices and parts management to ensure parts and equipment retain full reliability while stored.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

BMW Manufacturing is a leader in innovations and excellence. Come be a part of the extraordinary advanced manufacturing team where new technologies and ideas are constantly being discovered and implemented.
BMW Manufacturing is proud to be located in Upstate, South Carolina at the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, providing the perfect mix of exciting city life and the great outdoors, or simply a great environment in which to raise a family.
In addition to offering a stimulating work environment and a great place to live, BMW Associates have access to an exceptional range of benefits. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- Retirement Income Account
- Life insurance
- BMW Associates Assistance Program
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company vehicle program

• BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or the equivalent of 4 years of related professional experience in a manufacturing role.
• 2+ years of experience in Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance with a focus on automation.
• 2+ years of equipment reliability concepts.
• 2+ years computer skills (MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• 2+ years in SAP Plant Maintenance or equivalent CMMS System.
• 2+ years written and verbal communication skills.
• 2+ years problem solving and analytical skills.
• 2+ years of risk management strategy and practices related to plant and equipment.
• 2+ years of quality management methods and practices related to plant and equipment reliability.

BMW Manufacturing Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW MC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Employment with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC (BMW MC) is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, at the option of BMW MC or the employee.