What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner position at AGP Ag Processing Inc?
Ag Processing Inc (AGP) seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Maintenance Planner to support our soy processing facilities in Emmetsburg and Mason City, Iowa. This unique, multi-site role provides key leadership in warehouse management, spare-parts inventory, purchasing, and EAM administration. The Maintenance Planner will partner closely with Maintenance Superintendents/Supervisors and play an important role in promoting safety, organization, and team engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee warehouse organization and maintain accurate control of spare parts inventory.
Serve as the primary purchasing agent for spare parts, components, and consumables.
Act as the EAM Administrator for both locations, including asset development and data accuracy.
Develop and maintain PM schedules for all facility assets, ensuring documentation includes vendor details, part numbers, manuals, blueprints, and maintenance procedures.
Support departmental safety initiatives and contribute to a positive, team-focused work environment.
Assist with financial controls related to maintenance activities, including tracking expenditures.
Create and manage shutdown work orders in EAM, ensuring accurate tracking of corrective actions, labor hours, and parts usage.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to resolve freight, invoicing, and system-related issues.
Identify and support opportunities to improve efficiency in maintenance processes.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Technical degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of maintenance-related experience, including warehouse or inventory management.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
Strong knowledge of inventory control principles.
Excellent planning, organizing, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and support employees.
High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
Ability to travel regularly between Emmetsburg and Mason City.
Rotational on-call availability required.
Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Organization Summary:
AGP is a cooperative that processes, sells and transports soybeans, grains, and related products. Our company has become one of the largest soybean processing cooperatives in the world and our plants process soybeans that can be used in a variety of products such as animal feed, vegetable oil, and fuels. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a benefit package that includes:
100% employer funded pension plan
401k retirement plan (Roth and Traditional options) with a company match
Health, dental and vision insurance
Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
Long term disability insurance & salary continuation
Company paid life insurance
Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Paid time off