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Kemps has an immediate job opening for a skilled Maintenance Planner/MRO, responsibilities include coordinating 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

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

THE MAINTENANCE PLANNER/MRO MAKE:

• Up to $31.80/hr.

SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri. 7:00 PM - 3:30 AM

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

*varies by company and governing CBAs

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 MVP 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 MVP 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 including Disabled/Veterans