MAINTENANCE DISPATCHER

ALGOOD FOOD COMPANY•Lawrenceburg, KY

9d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Dispatcher is an important role that supports the plant’s Asset Reliability Program. This position will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities. The primary focus for this position will be proper work planning, prioritization, and scheduling to achieve plant goals.

Requirements

Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain considerable concentration with frequent time pressures and interruptions.
Ability to maintain visual attention for extended periods of time.
Ability to process work with accuracy.
Ability to occasionally sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry minimal weights up to 25 pounds.
Ability to occasionally reach, squat, kneel, climb, push or pull.
Ability to be physically at work during all scheduled shifts.
Ability to maintain regular physical attendance.
Ability to work independently within a team environment without close supervision.
High School Diploma required
3-5 years of related experience, preferably within manufacturing facilities.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of other software, web-based applications, and Internet search functions preferred.

Nice To Haves

two-year technical training preferred
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule work effectively based on production planned downtimes.
Utilize maintenance software to plan schedules and track costs.
Prioritize maintenance tasks and determine a time frame that is most efficient.
Review work orders from planned downtime and follow up with maintenance leadership regarding any discrepancies or additional work needed to be done.
Provide all necessary instruction and information to those performing the work.
Determine required work and prioritize based on criticalities and availability.
Assess the work being planned and what type of experience/knowledge is needed to complete the work.
Coordinate with maintenance supervisors to secure the resources needed for planned work.
Prepare and facilitate weekly scheduling meetings with maintenance leadership.
Make updates to the equipment documentation files as needed.
Work with the Maintenance Storeroom Technician to order required parts or specialized tools/equipment for the planned downtime days.
Increase the level of planned maintenance with the goal of working towards predictive maintenance.
Review forecasts vs. actual time spent during PM days and adjust accordingly.
Coordinate with contractors for any planned PM work that needs to be done, i.e., RTD calibrations, scale calibrations, etc.
Work with Maintenance Storeroom Technician for parts kitting so that items are organized and ready to go when there is an opportunity.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Informative and professional assistance when working with internal and external customers, and vendors.
Ability to overcome minor issues within established procedures.
Initiative to maintain the flow of work with established practices.
Exceptional oral and written communicative skills.
Successful performance of duties within a team environment without close supervision.
Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reports.
Effectively manage internal and external interpersonal relationships encouraging openness, candor, and trust.
Successful performance of duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures.
Maintenance of Company information in a confidential manner.

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