MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) seeks a Maintenance Inventory Coordinator to manage parts and tool inventory, coordinate with mechanics, and support preventive maintenance programs.

You will prepare purchase orders, receive parts, and ensure accurate CMMS records to optimize uptime. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for an associate degree in a related field, and at least five years of maintenance or repair experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree or certificate in a related field is preferred.
• Five or more years of maintenance or repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing an accurate inventory of parts and tools required for daily operations.
• Stock required parts and tools in an efficient manner to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with mechanics to receive parts used for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department to ensure equipment availability and performance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a related field

Five or more years of maintenance/repair experience

Job description

AMPI owns six Midwest manufacturing plants, producing 10% of the nation’s American‑type cheese and processed cheese. The cooperative's award‑winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co‑op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co‑op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of an accurate inventory of parts and tools required for daily operations. Stock required parts and tools in an efficient manner to minimize unplanned downtime without stocking excess inventory. Prepare purchase orders, receive and properly store the merchandise.
• Collaborate with mechanics to accurately receive parts used for repairs and preventive maintenance from parts inventory.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department and operation planning; ensure areas, departments or facility are professionally serviced in a timely manner emphasizing consistent equipment availability and performance.
• Improve the efficiency and cleanliness of the maintenance shop through the principles of 5S: Sort, Set‑in‑order, Standardize, Shine and Sustain.
• Develop and maintain a system for easy access to and accountability for small parts and tools needed by plant operations team.
• Work with frequently scheduled contractors to develop service agreements to minimize the high cost of emergency repairs. Constantly review the operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate, and solve problems in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with plant management to support maintenance projects. Develop a scope for the project, identify potential contractors, obtain quotes, submit PO's, and schedule contractors as directed.
• Identify opportunities for grants/incentives available for energy efficient upgrades.
• Assist with the implementation and operation of maintenance software to manage preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and needs.
• Maintain and update CMMS software records and ensure entry by others of necessary data for the facility in order to provide accurate management statistics.
• Responsible for working within a budget under the direction of the maintenance manager, controlling inventory budget accuracy, turns, and other inventory management.
• Communicate and require adherence to plant policies and safety requirements by all sub‑contractors and visitors.
• Maintain compliance with local, state and federal regulatory environmental programs.
• Maintain compliance to all OSHA requirements.
• Understand and require adherence by all maintenance technicians and sub‑contractors to all safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformities.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Associate’s degree from a two‑year college in a related technical field or certificate or diploma from a trade school in a related field is preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in the maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and/or repair work or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits / Rewards

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401(k), short‑term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military service members, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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