Maintenance Planner

dfa; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance in a manufacturing environment. You will manage work orders, schedules, and inventory while ensuring compliance with health and safety, GMP, and sanitation standards.

Includes collaboration with maintenance staff to optimize programs, with attention to parts purchasing, vendor coordination, and accurate reporting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years MRO or related maintenance experience.
• Certification/license may be required during employment.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar maintenance systems.
• Strong communication and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Prepare and close maintenance work orders in SAP.
• Schedule daily and weekly maintenance activities.
• Create and manage purchase orders for parts.
• Maintain inventory and manuals; manage vendors.
• Generate maintenance reports and analyze trends.
• Ensure health, safety, and GMP compliance.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to improve programs.
• Follow all GMP and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Deadline oriented

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MRO/maintenance experience

Certification/licensure may be required

Tools

Inventory management system

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