Manufacturing Maintenance Planner

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is hiring a Maintenance Planner to support our production facility in Garden City, KS. This is a day-shift, Monday–Friday role focused on preventive maintenance, work order planning, and SAP coordination. If you have manufacturing maintenance experience and want a more structured, planning-focused role with strong stability and benefits, this is a great opportunity. Why You’ll Like This Role 1st shift | Monday–Friday schedule Stable food manufacturing environment Planning-focused role (less emergency work) Strong benefits & long-term career growth Well-established maintenance systems Duties & Responsibilities Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive & predictive maintenance activities Manage maintenance work orders, job plans, labor hours, and parts availability in SAP Maintain and prioritize work order backlog to support production schedules Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance schedules Create purchase orders and manage MRO inventory Maintain equipment documentation, manuals, and schematics Prepare maintenance reports and equipment history tracking Partner with maintenance and operations teams to improve reliability programs Ensure safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance Requirements High school diploma or GED 2+ years’ experience in maintenance planning, MRO, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance Experience using SAP or CMMS systems preferred Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently English required Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $26 - $30 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No