Spare Part Assistant

About the role

The Spare Parts Assistant is responsible for managing and identifying recommended spare parts for manufacturing equipment. This role supports Engineering, Functional Projects, and Operations by addressing plant-level losses and driving improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are adhered to ensuring compliance to standards, regulatory, and global requirements
• Drive Safety requirements with goals to drive continuous improvements while meeting all regulatory and company requirements
• Execute strategic plans to optimize equipment spare parts
• Work directly with OEMs and 3rd party vendors to ensure spare parts availability meet requirements
• Execute collaboration with relevant maintenance and production teams to assess equipment spare parts requirements and ensure successful fulfilment
• Track KPIs to monitor and trend local stocking strategies
• Support localized sourcing initiatives to reduce lead times, improve supply reliability, and optimize cost
• Identify obsolete spares available for write off

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work efficiently, be pro-active, and communicate effectively with team members and management
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on technical solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to manufacturing equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Self-motivated, highly engaged, flexible, and receptive to change

Beneficial

• 3+ years work experience in maintenance and manufacturing
• Inventory Management
• Project Management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• SAP/CMMS experience

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on technical solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to manufacturing equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Self-motivated, highly engaged, flexible, and receptive to change

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Proficient in SAP and MDG Hub
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to understand business strategies

Benefits

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation. Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counseling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days), Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)), Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion), Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity, Funeral Leave, Short-Term Disability Leave, Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Released Time for Children’s Education, Community Outreach Leave, Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

About Reynolds American

Reynolds American is a global multi-category business with the purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. As a member of the British American Tobacco Group, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.