Maintenance Planner

Overview

Summary Coordinate maintenance planning activities and provide operations support, including in-house 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.

• 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 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 tasks 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

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans