Maintenance Coordinator

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 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:

• Monitor the usage of parts for preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance, review work orders to ensure inventory accuracy and update maintenance system as required.
• Maintain parts inventory levels, order as needed, and cycle count as necessary to verify inventory levels.
• Investigate any discrepancies from the physical inventory and the online inventory and relay information to Maintenance Manager.
• For non-standard parts or projects, gather quotes from multiple vendors, prepare and route any required requisitions and purchase orders.
• Manage parts receiving, monitoring incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and updating systems as required.
• Review and approve designated invoices for parts received.
• Put away all parts, continuously monitor and maintain storage areas to ensure efficient access to all parts for maintenance personnel.
• As equipment changes, maintain current inventory in maintenance system, adding new parts and removing obsolete parts as required.
• Maintain vendor relations, research and recommend new vendors as required to meet deadlines and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Perform physical parts count for end of year audit and as necessary to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Act as secondary resource for work order routing and management in the maintenance system.

• Must report all food safety and quality concerns to their immediate supervisor or their designated replacement.

• All other duties as 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 utilize Maintenance System (Maintenance Connect).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be able to learn and operate various types of office equipment
• Must be willing to learn to operate a forklift

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: $24 to $28
• 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