Global MRO & Spare Part Program

CSL•Kankakee, IL

21h•$131,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Global MRO & Spare Parts Program is responsible for developing and executing a global strategy for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) and spare parts management across all company sites. This role ensures the optimization of spare parts availability, cost efficiency, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, and lifecycle management, aligned with operational, reliability,and procurement objectives. The Global Lead serves as the central authority on MRO Partnership, governance, standards, systems, and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field required.
7+ years of experience in MRO, spare parts management, supply chain, procurement, or reliability in a complex, multi-site organization within a pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry.
Extensive experience managing globally distributed teams and influencing senior stakeholders in complex organizations. Includes governance and strategic portfolio management aligned with organizational goals.
Demonstrated success implementing reliability programs at scale and improving asset performance using structured methodologies.
Experience with global or multi-site technical support preferred.
Strong technical capability in root cause analysis, predictive diagnostics, risk management, and equipment lifecycle management.
Proficiency with CMMS systems and SAP PM preferred.
Experience facilitating training, workshops, or capability development programs.
Ability to travel globally based on business needs.
Expertise in GMP/non-GMP utilities and facilities related to pharmaceutical production.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree or an MBA is a plus.
Certifications such as CMRP, CRL, APICS CSCP/CPIM, or Six Sigma are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance Develop and implement the global MRO & spare parts strategy to support site operational reliability, cost control, and asset lifecycle objectives. Establish global standards, policies, and KPIs for MRO, inventory control, stocking strategies, part criticality, and supplier governance. Spearhead transformative initiatives in the global MRO sector, with a focus on unifying processes, consolidating resources, and implementing digital solutions across various regions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization Develop strategy and drive optimization of spare-parts inventory levels across the network, including safety stock, min/max, reorder points, and criticality classifications. Implement best-in-class inventory management methodologies (ABC/XYZ, risk analysis, reliability-based spares, VMI/CMI, consignment, etc.). Reduce obsolete, dormant, and excess inventory while ensuring service-level targets for maintenance and operations. Lead global forecasting, demand planning, and long-term parts availability strategies.
Supplier & Category Management Develop and manage global strategies for MRO and spare part partnerships, including categorizing materials and services, optimizing vendor relationships, and creating standardized contract templates for consistency and compliance. Negotiate strategic agreements with global sourcing, regional, and local suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness and supply assurance. Monitor and audit the global or regional partnership against KPIs (OTD, quality, reliability, lead time, total cost). Partner with procurement and finance to drive category savings and execute sourcing initiatives.
Operational Excellence Assist support sites in enhancing storeroom operations by streamlining workflows and ensuring global compliance. Collaborate with global and site maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams to identify critical spare parts, improve Bills of Materials (BOM), and align equipment with stock levels. Develop Master Data standards on part naming, classification, and taxonomy, ensuring high catalog quality. Promote a culture of continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability engineering principles to optimize processes and boost operational efficiency.
Digitalization & Systems Ownership Oversee the global implementation and enhancement of CMMS, ERP, EAM solutions, and supply chain platforms, focusing on spare parts management. Drive the development of digital MRO capabilities by integrating IoT for parts forecasting, utilizing predictive analytics for maintenance, and employing AI for optimal inventory management. Ensure data integrity and manage global reporting initiatives, developing analytics dashboards that provide actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Act as the global point of contact for all MRO & spare parts initiatives. Facilitate knowledge sharing across regions, including best practices, training, and capability building. Collaborate closely with Site Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and IT.
Financial & Performance Management Assistance to sites in identifying cost-saving initiatives through spare parts standardization. Track performance metrics such as inventory turns, service levels, stockouts, supplier performance, and cost reduction. Present global performance and improvement plans to executive leadership.