Maintenance Planner

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