Maintenance Planner/MRO

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.

Bruce, WI

Pay: $26-$30/hr

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:

**Minimum 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
• 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

Compensation: $26.00-$30.00/hourly