Maintenance Planner

• Lead the preventive and predictive maintenance program to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation

• Plan, prepare, review, and close maintenance work orders, including job plans, labor hours, required skill sets, and parts availability, using SAP or a comparable system

• Manage and prioritize the maintenance work order backlog, aligning schedules with production needs and available resources to minimize planned downtime

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly maintenance schedules

• Create purchase orders for maintenance parts and production supplies, including pricing coordination and purchasing processes

• Maintain maintenance and production supply inventory, including inventory control, purchasing approvals, and process improvements

• Keep an organized and uptodate library of equipment manuals, drawings, prints, and schematics

• Maintain SAP or applicable systems, including equipment records, vendors, and system setup

• Prepare maintenance financial, statistical, and technical reports, including equipment history and open work order updates

• Partner with maintenance teams to continuously improve maintenance programs by updating tasks and frequencies with management approval

• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all state and federal health and safety regulations

• Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in compliance with corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and general maintenance activities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate and manage a high volume of activities simultaneously
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Understanding of basic control systems used in a manufacturing plant and how they impact production processes
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans