Senior Maintenance Coordinator

Senior Maintenance Coordinator - Norwood, MN
Be part of a legacy of excellence at Bongards Premium Cheese.

Who We Are:
Since 1908, Bongards has been a leader in the dairy industry. As one of the largest farmer-owned dairy cooperatives in the U.S., we process millions of pounds of milk daily while staying true to our roots-delivering unparalleled quality at every step. Our success is built upon our core values of teamwork, hard work, integrity in all that we do, customer focus and a passion for excellence.

At Bongards, we foster a culture where every voice matters, employees are empowered, and teamwork drives excellence.

Position Overview: Bongards Premium Cheese is looking for a dedicated, dynamic and experienced professional to serve as our Sr. Maintenance Coordinator at our facility in Norwood, MN. This is a day shift role, approximate hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday.

What You'll Do:

• Act as Administrator for maintenance system, input and distribute all preventative maintenance.
• Ensure that all unplanned or emergency maintenance is captured and recorded in the maintenance system.
• In conjunction with the Maintenance Manager, create any needed Preventative Maintenance for new equipment as directed by the Manufacturer.
• Monitor work order completion and escalate any issues to Maintenance Manager.
• In conjunction with Maintenance Parts Coordinator, maintain parts inventory and assist with year-end audit preparation for all maintenance parts.
• Maintain capital and plant project reports for the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain maintenance system to effectively display reports of plant equipment in relation to cost of normal depreciation and mean time to failure.
• Assist Management with tracking plant equipment details.
• Maintain capital project purchase requisition spreadsheet for Maintenance Dept.
• Provide work order training and preventative maintenance training for Maintenance personnel.
• Manages Powered Industrial Truck maintenance orders and repairs.
• Support the Maintenance Parts Coordinator in maintaining parts inventory.
• All employees are responsible for food safety and personnel safety and have a duty to report any issues or concerns.
• All other duties assigned.

What You Bring:

• Must have above average skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to learn various portions of the ROSS system (ERP) to include purchasing, inventory and maintenance.
• Must be able to learn and act as subject matter expert on Maintenance System (Maintenance Connect).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to learn and operate various types of office equipment
• Abide by Confidentiality Policy.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Able to walk up and down stairs.
• Familiar with an in-plant maintenance department setting.
• Long periods of sitting.
• Varied periods of sitting, walking, standing, and plant floor responsibilities.

Why Join Us?
At Bongards, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of team work and continuous improvement. Our team shares a true passion for producing safe, high-quality dairy products. Here, your efforts are not just valued-they're rewarded with opportunities for growth and success.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about quality, teamwork, and problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.

For Your Contributions:

• Hourly Pay Range: $25 to $30
• Medical - Prescription Drug - Dental - Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities