Maintenance Planner/MRO

Empire Livestock LLC.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC is seeking a Maintenance Planner to coordinate in-house maintenance, preventive maintenance, and the backlog based on production needs. You will collaborate with maintenance staff, manage work orders, and ensure stock availability and safety compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of MRO experience, SAP familiarity, and strong organization and communication skills. On-site position in Wisconsin with opportunities to optimize maintenance processes and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) or related manufacturing experience.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance planning activities and provide operations support according to production needs.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain equipment operation.
• Review and close work orders, including labor, skills, parts, and costs.
• Schedule daily and weekly maintenance activity and establish execution plans.
• Create purchase orders for parts and supplies and manage inventory control.
• Maintain machine manuals, prints, and schematics; manage SAP entities and equipment.
• Prepare maintenance reports and track equipment history and open orders.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to improve programs and update tasks.

Skills

MRO experience

SAP experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

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

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