Maintenance and Electrical Planner

Company: Agropur
Location: Lake Norden
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Type: Regular People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters: Salary range 004: $69,500-$86,900 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.) Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with 7% company contributions 3 weeks Paid Time Off Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities Your role in achieving results: The Maintenance/Electrical Planner will focus on developing a comprehensive library of detailed job plans for maintenance tasks and maintaining accurate records of equipment specifications and parts inventories to ensure the efficient execution of maintenance activities. The role of a Maintenance/Electrical Planner is to prepare work requests promptly for scheduling, to optimize the MTTR (mean time to repair). This position will also ensure that all maintenance work complies with safety regulations and industry standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Use CMMS software to schedule operations and maintenance work activities in a manner that ensures project resources are efficiently allocated to support applicable phases of operations. Use CMMS software to plan instrumentation and controls maintenance work activities in a manner that ensures project resources are efficiently allocated to support applicable phases of operations. Responsible for planning, scheduling and organizing the efficient operation and performance of work assignments. Develop operations and maintenance work packages and instructions to support work activities, including pre-planning, material staging requisitioning/expediting, labor estimating, and all other field support as required. Monitor assignments to ensure they are within the agreed scope, schedule and budget, and that the work is being performed within outlined policies and expectations. Review engineering plans and product specifications to determine raw material requirements and support operation schedules. Work with Purchasing to obtain and schedule materials based upon production forecasts. Work with Plant Engineering and related design areas to develop tools and instructions that maximize facility and equipment performance. Anticipate and eliminate potential delays through planning and coordination of manpower, parts and materials, and equipment access. Develop and maintain productive relationships with the production team, maintenance team, Production Supervisors, and local contractors. Research and acquire mobile equipment as needed. Maintain equipment file and BOMs. Manage the project management and work order system. Assist the engineering department and the Maintenance Manager as needed. What we are looking for to deliver these results: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Diploma in maintenance, electromechanics, mechanical engineering or other relevant training required. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment required. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in maintenance planning or scheduling experience required. Manufacturing industry experience preferred. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing preferred. Proficiency in maintenance management software (CMMS, SAP PM) is required Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft programs A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

Keywords: Agropur, Sioux Falls , Maintenance and Electrical Planner, Engineering , Lake Norden, South Dakota