Maintenance Systems Coordinator

Dairy Farmers of America•Richmond, IN

About The Position

Manage the purchasing of parts and supplies and the coordination of the work to be performed within the maintenance function. Organize, prepare, and implement planned and emergency maintenance work activities for the department. Generate and schedule maintenance work orders, track department/plant projects, and generate reports and analysis. Assist in all facets of the maintenance department as required and help oversee purchasing of items/materials related to plant projects, coordinate with outside contractors as needed, and interact with plant production department personnel.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
2 to 5 years of maintenance, maintenance planning and scheduling, machine reliability, or related experience
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems (e.g., CMMS)
Solid knowledge of equipment in facility
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to manage multiple projects and participate in cross-functional environment
Able to understand the proper use of work orders, priorities, scheduling, etc.
Able to establish priorities and handle multiple tasks
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Mechanical experience and knowledge working with high-speed, multi-line production, packaging and processing equipment in a plant manufacturing environment preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Support daily plant maintenance operations and projects and help ensure production schedules are met and plant efficiencies are maintained
Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance schedules
Lead day-to-day operations of the onsite maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) inventory
Coordinate material requests, supplier and plant schedules, and established project timelines; negotiate with and coordinate activities with other department managers
Review, analyze, and evaluate the quality, cost, availability, etc., of parts for the planning process
Determine the planning status of work orders; manage planning information in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Determine the level of job planning required for large maintenance jobs
Determine workforce requirements and work schedules
Determine need for special tools and equipment and arrange their scheduling for the job
Develop labor estimate for those jobs where planning is not needed
Determine spare parts requirements based on availability, criticality, lead times and cost
Exchange information with supervisors, distributors, equipment manufacturers, and vendors or contractors. In coordination with management, guide maintenance personnel in planned and unplanned work activities
Partner with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or processes, the injection of new products or product lines, and the development of new plan and designs
Maintain responsibility for the accuracy of cross-referencing bill of materials (part numbers, vendor information, descriptions, etc.)
Administer work order systems including managing backlog, providing appropriate status on items, and strategically working through backlog planning
Work with maintenance management to review, enhance, and implement improvements within the work order/parts inventory systems