Title: Maintenance Planner
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Summary: This role will collaborate closely with the Maintenance Manager to implement and sustain maintenance best practices, ensuring appropriate spare parts availability and optimized maintenance processes. The objective is to improve operational efficiency by minimizing unplanned repairs and strengthening preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives. The individual will act as the facility's primary resource overseeing system administration, enhancements, and ongoing updates.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
· Define and execute the organization's data architecture roadmap, supporting platforms such as Azure SQL, Dataverse, Data Lake technologies, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and other enterprise data solutions.
· Direct the design, maintenance, and optimization of data pipelines, warehouse environments, semantic layers, and data movement processes supporting both transactional and reporting needs.
· Drive connectivity between ERP systems and business applications through API frameworks, EDI transactions, event-based integrations, and workflow automation technologies.
· Design and implement business process automation initiatives leveraging Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio.
· Create and enforce policies governing data integrity, security, compliance, documentation, lifecycle management, and software development standards.
· Establish controls and procedures for monitoring system performance, managing data retention, conducting audits, ensuring data accuracy, and resolving application and data-related issues.
· Lead and mentor internal technical resources while coordinating the efforts of external partners, consultants, vendors, and development teams to ensure successful project execution.
· Partner with operational and technology stakeholders to deliver integrated data, reporting, and automation capabilities that enhance business performance and support organizational growth.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
· Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical discipline.
· Minimum of eight years of increasingly responsible experience involving data architecture, systems integration, application development, analytics, reporting solutions, or enterprise technology environments.
· At least three years of experience leading technical professionals, managing cross-functional technology initiatives, or overseeing enterprise data programs.
· Demonstrated expertise with cloud-based data ecosystems, particularly Microsoft Azure technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lakes, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and related services.
· Proven background integrating enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, with prior exposure to Infor CloudSuite Distribution considered highly advantageous.
· Strong understanding of enterprise integration methodologies, including API development, EDI transactions, data movement frameworks, automated business processes, and ETL/ELT solutions.
· Experience utilizing or directing teams working with modern analytics and development tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Databricks, SQL, Python, Apache Spark, and comparable technologies.
· Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, including version control management, quality assurance, deployment processes, technical documentation, operational monitoring, and production support procedures.
· Prior experience supporting geographically dispersed or multi-site business operations within an enterprise environment.
· Exposure to regulatory compliance initiatives, audit support activities, disaster recovery strategies, and business continuity programs is desirable.
· Industry-recognized credentials in enterprise architecture, project management, IT service management, business intelligence, or Microsoft data technologies (e.g., TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, CBIP, Microsoft certifications) are considered beneficial.
· Familiarity with API management and integration platforms such as Azure API Management, Infor ION, MuleSoft, Boomi, Apigee, Kong, Amazon API Gateway, Postman, or SAP Integration Suite is a plus.
· Excellent problem-solving, leadership, communication, governance, organizational, and change management capabilities, with a strong attention to detail and documentation standards.
Physical & Mental Demands:
- Frequent sitting while working at a computer and collaborating with technical teams.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling office equipment.
- Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues, communicate effectively, and manage multiple priorities.
- May require operation of office technology and equipment associated with the position.
Work Environment:
- Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment.
- Exposure may include office noise, machinery, dust, and public interaction.
- Standard business hours with occasional flexibility based on project and operational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require work visa transfer, sponsorship, or lottery submission?
- Do you have expertise with cloud-based data ecosystems, particularly Microsoft Azure technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, Data Lakes, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and related services?
Education:
Experience:
- Data architecture, integrations, apps, analytics & reporting: 8 years (Required)
- Leadership: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
