Maintenance Planner

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday

Coordinate maintenance planning activities and provide operations support, including inhouse planned and preventive maintenance, backlog management, and inventory processes aligned with production and maintenance requirements.

• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure efficient equipment operation.
• Prepare, review, update, and close work orders (job plans, labor hours, skills, parts availability) in SAP or applicable systems.
• Coordinate and schedule daily/weekly maintenance activities; manage backlog to minimize downtime.
• Create purchase orders, negotiate pricing, and procure parts/supplies; oversee inventory control and approvals.
• Maintain machine manuals, prints, schematics, and equipment records.
• Generate maintenance, financial, and technical reports, including equipment history and open order updates.
• Support continuous improvement by updating tasks/frequencies with manager approval.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

The requirements herein describe the general nature and level of work performed but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

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 including Disabled/Veterans