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Maintenance Planner

Dairy Farmers of America
United States, Tennessee, Athens
Jul 25, 2025

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
DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx
* 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

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