Maintenance Material Coordinator

About the Company

For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, Lesaffre operates in 96 countries with 11,000 employees who share a commitment to excellence. The company collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.

Red Star Yeast Company, a joint venture between Lesaffre and Archer Daniels Midland, is a leading producer, marketer, and distributor of yeast and related products for the U.S. and Canadian markets. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Dothan, Alabama, Red Star Yeast embodies Lesaffre’s pioneering spirit and dedication to innovation.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is the procurement and management of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) repair parts and services, including the management of the MRO spare parts inventory. This role involves day-to-day activities in the parts room and routine interaction with maintenance employees to address their needs and follow up on repairable parts and equipment sent out for repairs. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to research and procure repair parts, spare parts, and services.
• Provide quotes to the maintenance team.
• Create purchase orders (POs) in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and corporate financial database.
• Ensure CMMS Bill of Lading (BOL) for equipment is in the system.
• Manage the MRO spare parts inventory database and parts rooms.
• Create new inventory items as needed and delete obsolescent or excess inventory.
• Meet daily with the maintenance staff to address needs.
• Interface with corporate finance and purchasing.
• Assist with CMMS administration and provide training as needed.
• Review, evaluate, and maintain vendor relationships; establish new vendors as needed.
• Run reports and create/use spreadsheets to document various types of information.
• Maintain the master vendor contacts list.
• Assist in shipping and receiving activities for the maintenance department.
• Keep the spare parts warehouse well organized at all times (shelving, labeling, cleaning).
• Pick parts and/or supplies at vendors’ locations when needed.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of buying or procurement experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in SAP.

Little to no travel is required for this position.

Core Competencies

• Open-minded: Shows curiosity and openness; acts as an innovation and change agent.
• Accountable: Shows proactivity and concentrates on priorities.
• Achiever: Strives for results and performance; demonstrates professionalism and perseverance.
• Team player: Promotes cooperation, collaboration, and team spirit.

Physical/Sensory Demands

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Required to bend, twist, and use stairs/ladders.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particulates, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• May be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment requires the use of hearing protection at all times.