Maintenance Planner/MRO

Dairy Farmers of America; Bruce (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Maintenance Planning Coordinator to coordinate in-house maintenance, preventive programs, and the work order backlog using SAP. You will schedule daily and weekly activities, manage parts inventory, and prepare operational reports while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with SAP, and the ability to adapt to changing production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years in MRO, manufacturing, or related work.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-house preventive and planned maintenance and work order backlog.
• Prepare, review, update, and close maintenance work orders in SAP.
• Manage work order backlog to minimize downtime and schedule work based on production needs.
• Schedule daily and weekly maintenance activities.
• Procure parts and production supplies and negotiate prices.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts and supplies.
• Maintain manuals, prints, and schematics.
• Manage SAP or applicable system (vendors, equipment).
• Prepare maintenance reports and update open orders.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to improve programs.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with regulations.
• Follow GMP and health, safety, sanitation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Time management

Written communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

MRO experience

SAP experience

Certification/licensing

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

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

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), manufacturing, or related work experience
• SAP experience preferred
• 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