Maintenance Parts Specialist

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Maintenance Parts Specialist to join our team in the Manufacturing industry. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes, ensuring the timely availability of parts and equipment needed for maintenance operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of parts inventory, including purchasing, receiving, storing, and issuing parts.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in manufacturing and purchasing, who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

• Manage and monitor all inventory of maintenance parts, ensuring adequate stock levels to support ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Conduct regular audits of parts inventory, identifying and addressing any discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to understand their parts needs and ensure they are met.
• Establish and maintain relationships with parts suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms as necessary.
• Oversee the purchasing process for all maintenance parts, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and finance, to optimize inventory management.
• Troubleshoot any issues related to parts availability or quality, implementing solutions quickly to minimize impact on manufacturing operations.
• Stay current on industry trends and advancements, leveraging this knowledge to improve inventory management strategies and practices.
• Provide regular reports on inventory status, purchasing activities, and any challenges or issues.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in purchasing, with a strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with a proven track record of securing favorable terms and pricing.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and other relevant technology.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality in all work.
• Proactive problem solver, with the ability to identify and address issues promptly and effectively.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

$26 - $33 per hour

We are a large manufacturing plant with a great work culture and leader in our industry!

• Strong benefits
• Competitive pay and career progression opportunities
• Excellent work culture

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.