Maintenance Parts Specialist
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Job Location:
Grove City, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Maintenance Parts & Materials Specialist is responsible for managing organizing and controlling spare parts & consumables inventory to support continuous operations in a nitrile glove manufacturing plant. This role ensures critical mechanical electrical pneumatic and automation spare parts are available properly stored accurately tracked and issued in a timely manner to minimize downtime and support preventive and corrective maintenance addition the specialist analyzes usage trends maintenance plans and equipment reliability data to forecast future parts requirements ensuring optimal inventory levels and proactive availability of longlead or critical components. This position plays a key role in maintaining a reliable supply of essential parts optimizing stock levels and ensuring smooth coordination with procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory & Parts Room Management
- Maintain accurate inventory levels for all spare parts consumables and maintenance materials.
- Receive inspect label and store incoming parts according to ANs internal process.
- Monitor stock levels & initiate purchase orders to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Ensure critical & long lead time spare parts are identified stocked and monitored.
- Maintain a clean safe and wellorganized parts room environment.
Parts Issuance & Support
- Issue spare parts to maintenance technicians as needed and record usage in CMMS.
- Work closely with maintenance engineering and production teams to understand equipment needs.
- Prepare parts kits for scheduled work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
Procurement & Vendor Coordination
- Create purchase requisitions and coordinate with the procurement team to source parts tools and supplies.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes lead times and technical specifications.
- Track open orders and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
- Evaluate supplier performance and support cost saving initiatives.
CMMS & Data Accuracy
- Ensure all parts inventory transactions and stock levels are accurately recorded in CMMS.
- Update part numbers descriptions photos and vendor information as needed in CMMS for all the assets.
- Support maintenance planner by providing accurate parts availability for upcoming work.
- Generate inventory usage consumption trend and cost reports as needed.
Parts Forecasting
- Analyze historical usage data equipment maintenance trends and production schedules to forecast future parts requirements.
- Identify longleadtime or highrisk components and develop proactive stocking strategies.
- Collaborate with Production Maintenance and Engineering to anticipate parts needed for preventive maintenance shutdowns and equipment upgrades.
- Recommend adjustments to safety stock levels based on consumption patterns equipment reliability and seasonal production demands.
- Support budgeting and costplanning activities by projecting quarterly & annual parts consumption and spend.
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA compliance.
- Conduct safety audits and ensure proper use of PPE by all maintenance personnel.
- Support audits and compliance requirements related to inventory storage and maintenance operations
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability reduce downtime and lower maintenance costs.
- Promote lean maintenance practices and support company-wide improvement initiatives.
- Assist in standardizing spare parts and reducing obsolete inventory.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 3 years of experience in parts coordination inventory control warehouse operations or maintenance support.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical electrical pneumatic and automation systems.
- Experience with CMMS software and maintenance planning best practices.
- Excellent leadership communication record keeping and organizational skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics and manuals.
- Basic computer skills (MS Excel inventory software)
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- CMMS Inventory Accuracy 95%.
- Critical Spare Availability 95%.
- Parts Issue Response Time <10 minutes during work hours.
- PM Kit Completion Rate 95%.
- Storeroom Organization Score >90%.
- Parts Forecasting Accuracy >80%
- Safety compliance rate and incident frequency according to ANs KPI.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to machinery moderate noise and industrial chemicals. The role requires frequent walking standing and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols is mandatory.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Sales Experience
- Marketing
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Dealership Experience
- GM Vehicles
- Management Experience
- Service Writing
- Sales Management
- Automotive Service
