Parts Coordinator

About the role

At E.A. Sween, we are seeking a detailed-oriented individual to manage parts inventory for the Maintenance department. This role involves following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food safety, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining a stable maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP to ensure food safety and integrity.
• Always adhere to safety protocols and use designated PPE in required areas.
• Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
• Fill out all department paperwork correctly and on time.
• Order and receive parts for production equipment and the facility using CMMS.
• Set up new parts in CMMS and order appropriate parts based on consumption and planned work.
• Establish, improve, and maintain cycle count processes for at least all "A" priority parts and consumables.
• Edit cycle count processes based on feedback from mechanics.
• Display advanced knowledge and ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, P&ID's.
• Show a basic knowledge of tools, methods, and skills required to complete maintenance activities.
• Show knowledge of parts coordinating principles, practices, methods, and tools.
• Able to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple activities.
• Able to maintain attention to detail and complete activities in a timely manner despite interruptions and changing priorities.
• Work with external vendors and/or contractors to locate parts; find alternate vendors as needed.
• Provide leadership in keeping maintenance spend at or below budgeted amount.
• Aid in culture change to a more stable maintenance environment (move away from fire-fighting culture).
• Assist in regulatory and customer requirements, understanding of HACCP plans, and reporting any questionable products to QA or QC or Production Supervisors.
• Teamwork: Accept work instructions and complete requests from co-workers; accept feedback from others; provide input and feedback on department updates, status, changes, etc.; provide leadership to others both internally and externally to the department; effectively train others on Parts Process requirements and expectations as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Understand general principles and goals of EAS Continuous Improvement/LEAN program; participate in a cost reduction project; identify and help execute cost savings of at least $25,000; standardize work; understand and complete advanced functions of the Parts Coordinator function utilizing CMMS; create new part, maintain key parts inventory levels, cycle count consumables on a periodic basis, develop and improve CMMS infrastructure; own storeroom layout; request mechanics feedback, layout/organization, labeling/barcoding; work with vendors to decrease parts cost; understand and complete basic functions of Maintenance Planner duties utilizing CMMS; create work orders, schedule work orders to employees, add new equipment; work with mechanics and others to understand effectiveness of current parts process; actively request feedback, address common GPS notes; complete required paperwork for the department; track and report key maintenance metrics.
• Equipment & PPE: Computer Cart, Pallet Jack, Box cutter, Ear plugs, Hard hat.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience in parts ordering, storing, and inventory control positions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to operate independently yet as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Self-starter and highly motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal, teambuilding, and leadership skills.
• Able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Able to work flexible hours and occasional weekends when needed.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively.
• Able to maintain a good attendance record.
• Able to keep work area clean, safe, and organized.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related technical discipline with at least 32 credit hours completed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration frequently.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb continuously.
• Able to lift and move items 75-100 lbs frequently.
• Able to have acceptable vision, including close up/distance, able to identify colors, peripheral, depth perception, and able to visually focus continuously.
• Able to work in cool temperatures of 32-45 degrees occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

E.A. Sween Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disability.