What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Preventative Maintenance and Parts Coordinator position at Grassland Dairy Products?
The Fleet PM and Parts Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive Equipment Maintenance Plans (EMPs) to ensure the reliability and performance of all site assets. This role defines task details, frequencies, required crafts, and completion times, while collaborating with mechanics to establish effective preventive maintenance (PM) strategies. The coordinator partners with the Global System Administrator to implement and update PM activities in MP2, ensuring all tasks are properly scheduled, executed, reviewed, and closed with timely feedback integration. Additional responsibilities include providing roadside support to drivers, managing vendor relationships, overseeing parts procurement and purchase orders, and maintaining budget alignment. The position also monitors asset performance, reviews work orders for accuracy and completion, and manages inventory through regular counts, part setup, and evaluation of slow-moving stock.
Reporting to the Director of Transportation, this role’s primary objective is to lead and manage the organization’s preventive maintenance and inventory programs to reduce equipment downtime, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic equipment procurement decisions.
Qualified candidates must have:
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Proven ability in managing, following up, and completing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
- Demonstrates effective leadership and mentoring skills to efficiently train other staff
- Strong knowledge of trucking equipment.
- Comprehensive and efficient computer skills
- Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively with multiple departments within the company.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting standard operating procedures, DOT regulations, federal requirements, and company guidelines to ensure full regulatory compliance.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our team members, including:
- Health & Dental Insurance – 100% of premiums paid by the company with low deductibles.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – With 5% company match after 6 months of employment.
- Weekly Pay through Direct Deposit.
- Double-time pay – Weekends.
- Paid Time Off – Includes vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
- Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance.
- YMCA membership rate reductions (Neillsville and Marshfield locations).
- Company-provided Life insurance coverage.
- Hiring Bonus – $2,000 sign-on bonus.
- Reimbursements – Safety Footwear and Glasses.
- Referral Bonuses – Earn rewards for bringing great people to the team.
- Professional Growth – Opportunities for training, advancement, and career development.
We value the skills and background each candidate brings and offer a competitive pay structure designed to recognize your expertise and contributions.
Compensation for this position is commensurate with education, experience, and relevant qualifications.