Dairy Farmers of America

Maintenance Planner/MRO

Dairy Farmers of America  •  San Antonio, TX (Onsite)  •  12 days ago
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Job Description

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.

· 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

Qualifications

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

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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