Maintenance Planner

Dairy Farmers of America; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks an experienced maintenance professional to coordinate planning, preventive and predictive maintenance, and work order backlog based on production needs. You will manage daily schedules, procure parts, and maintain manuals and schematics to ensure efficient equipment operation.

The role requires 2–4 years in MRO or related work, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work with SAP and MS Office while upholding GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 to 4 years MRO or related work experience.
• Certification and/or License may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs to keep equipment operating efficiently.
• Prepare, review, update, and close maintenance work orders with job plans, labor hours, and parts availability in SAP or established system.
• Manage and coordinate work order backlog to set execution schedules with available resources to minimize downtime.
• Schedule and manage daily and weekly maintenance activity schedules.
• Create purchase orders to procure parts and supplies, including price negotiation.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts and production supplies with inventory control and approvals.
• Maintain up-to-date library of machine manuals, prints and schematics.
• Manage SAP or applicable system including setup of entities, vendors, and equipment.
• Prepare maintenance financial, statistical, and technical reports with equipment history and open orders.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to continuously improve programs by editing tasks and frequencies.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with health and safety regulations and GMP.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

English language

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

General Purpose

Coordinate maintenance planning activities and provide operations support. Coordinate in-house planned maintenance, preventive maintenance, and work order backlog based on production and maintenance requirements, maintenance, and operations inventory process.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance program to maintain efficient equipment operation
• Prepare, review, update, and close maintenance work orders (e.g., job plan, labor hours, skill set required, and parts availability) through SAP or established program
• Manage and coordinate work order backlog to establish execution schedules based on production and maintenance requirements and available resources to minimize planned downtime activities
• Schedule and manage daily and weekly maintenance activity schedules
• Create purchase orders to procure parts and production supplies, including price negotiation and purchase processes
• Maintain inventory of maintenance department parts and production supplies, including inventory control, purchasing approval coordination, and inventory product process
• Maintain up-to-date library of machine manuals, prints and schematics
• Manage SAP or applicable system, including set up entities, vendors, and equipment
• Prepare maintenance financial, statistical, and technical reports, including equipment history maintenance and open order updates
• Work closely with maintenance staff on continuously improving programs by editing tasks and frequencies when approved by manager
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), manufacturing, or related work experience
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and general maintenance activities
• Skill in organization and prioritization
• Able to coordinate a high-level of activity
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to understand the basic types of controls used in the plant and how they affect the process
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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