What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Planner position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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 including Disabled/Veterans