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Parts MVP Clerk

Open 26d

Parts Inventory & Purchasing

  • Manage the ordering of maintenance parts, supplies, and equipment for bakery production, packaging, warehouse, and facility operations.
  • Research vendors and obtain competitive pricing while ensuring quality and delivery requirements are met.
  • Create purchase orders in the company purchasing system and communicate order status to requesting personnel.
  • Receive, verify, and process incoming maintenance parts and materials.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and organize the maintenance storeroom.
  • Monitor inventory levels and replenish critical spare parts to minimize production downtime.
  • Work with approved vendors to negotiate pricing and delivery schedules.
  • Coordinate vendor visits and service provider access to the facility.
  • Maintain documentation for Accounts Payable and ensure invoices are processed timely.
  • Support maintenance budget tracking and provide weekly spending reports to the Maintenance Manager.
  • Alert management when spending approaches established budget limits.

Preventive Maintenance & Work Order Administration

  • Generate and schedule preventive maintenance (PM) work orders within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Maintain monthly PM schedules and distribute work orders to the maintenance team.
  • Track completion of PMs and communicate overdue or incomplete tasks to maintenance leadership.
  • Enter work order data accurately, including technician notes, labor hours, equipment information, and follow-up requirements.
  • Create corrective work orders based on findings from preventive maintenance inspections.
  • Close completed work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records.
  • Scan, file, and organize maintenance documentation electronically and in hard-copy format as required.
  • Generate maintenance performance reports, PM compliance reports, and inventory reports.
  • Maintain equipment asset information and spare parts records within the CMMS.

Administrative Support

  • Prepare reports and maintenance metrics for management review.
  • Assist with maintenance audits, food safety audits, and regulatory inspections by providing required documentation.
  • Maintain organized records consistent with company, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts within the maintenance department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in maintenance administration, purchasing, inventory control, parts coordination, or related manufacturing support role.
  • Food manufacturing or industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience using a CMMS and purchasing/inventory systems preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Accurate data entry and typing skills.
  • Strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Basic understanding of maintenance operations, spare parts inventory, and purchasing processes.
  • Ability to work effectively with maintenance, production, purchasing, and accounting personnel.

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing and bakery production environment.
  • Frequent interaction with maintenance personnel, vendors, and plant leadership.
  • May require occasional walking through production and warehouse areas.
  • Must comply with all safety, GMP, food safety, and company policies.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to use computers and office equipment for extended periods.

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