Spare Parts Repair Technician

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This opportunity is in Woodburn Indiana in our BF Goodrich tire plant. Woodburn is a small town located about 30 minutes east of Fort Wayne IN. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic center of northeastern Indiana and the second largest city in Indiana. Established in 1961 our plant makes passenger and light truck tires.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Michelin has an immediate opening in for a Spare Parts Repair Technician who will be responsible for ensuring availability of critical spare parts manage inventory efficiently and coordinate repair processes to support operational uptime and efficiency. Michelins purpose is to support everyones right to move freely to find their better way forward. This role applies established standards and protocols in safety and aligns with maintenance requirements. If respect for people teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us the Worldwide leader in Tires!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts ensuring optimal stock levels to support operational needs while minimizing excess inventory.
• Source order and track spare parts from suppliers negotiating cost-effective agreements while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Responsible for the repair process for defective or worn parts including identifying repairable components coordinating with internal teams or external vendors and ensuring repairs meet quality standards.
• Maintain detailed records of spare parts usage repair history and inventory transactions using inventory management software.
• Collaborate with maintenance engineering and operations teams to forecast spare parts needs and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and repair service providers to ensure reliable supply chains and cost-effective solutions.
• Find opportunities to optimize spare parts management and repair processes implementing procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure all spare parts and repair activities align with safety regulatory and company standards.
• Ensure all warranty information is recorded and any warranty repairs are managed

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Minimum of 2-5 years experience in spare parts management inventory control or maintenance/repair operations preferably in manufacturing industrial and automotive industry.
• Associate or bachelors degree in supply chain management engineering or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical or electrical components and repair processes relevant to industry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management platforms (e.g. ERP Oracle CMMS (IBM Maximo) or similar systems).
• Ability to analyze data and forecast spare parts needs.
• Problem-solving skills to address repair and inventory challenges.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with a proactive approach to managing inventory and repairs.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in vendor negotiations and cross-functional teamwork with excellent communication and a forward-thinking demeanor.

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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility construction aeronautics low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans mentorship and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse supportive environment where your competencies contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matterfrom sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does whats right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability please contact us at .

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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