Maintenance Planner

**Position** : Maintenance Planner

**Location** : Pacific, Missouri

**Requisition ID:** : 25368

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

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