Maintenance Crib Manager

GE Appliances•Louisville, KY

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Crib Manager role is responsible for supporting and maintaining the AP2 factory for the Front Load Washer Program. In this role, the Crib Manager will develop, manage, and execute a maintenance spare part and tool crib system for operational readiness related to the launch and production of the AP2 HA Washer Factory. The crib manager will be responsible for day to day operation of the crib to support maintenance personnel to reduce production downtime. Also, will be responsible for maintaining and reporting inventory stock in the relevant inventory management software. In accordance with guidelines, the crib manager purchases spare parts and tools for the crib and is the direct contact for vendor managed inventories in the crib. The crib manager will oversee and direct all crib attendants and assistants in an efficient and safe manner. This position will be a core team support member for safety, cost-saving, operational improvement, continuous improvement throughout the maintenance department and facility.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in maintenance related field with 2 year of inventory management or 5 years of experience in inventory management or maintenance parts/crib experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with inventory management software
Strong communication skills including communicating directly with vendors
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of management of staff experience preferred
Purchasing experience in manufacturing setting preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain accuracy of all crib inventory and corrects disparities when found
Maintain organization in crib
Maintain stock levels necessary for maintenance to perform their duties
Responsible for creating new inventory items when requested by plant and setting up critical spares
Responsible for assigning items to Crib Attendants for cycle counting.
Review reports and close out cycle counts
Ensures written instructions for the crib are developed, trained, reviewed and updated as needed
Ensures all employees have proper training
Review daily receipts to ensure all incoming inventory is accounted for
Perform and analyze daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports as necessary and develop corrective plan/action if needed
Ensure crib is properly stocked
Optimize Inventory by minimizing low-turn items and recommend action to remove obsolete inventory (ABC analysis)
Primary contact for Vendor Managed Inventory
Reviews and approves purchase requests pertaining to crib
Informs suppliers of quality issues and acts to reconcile issue
Identifies optimum reorder points based on delivery times and usage per item
Ensure entire team has necessary tools and equipment to perform tasks in safe and efficient manner
Assure all GE Appliances and OSHA standards are followed
Manage employee schedules