Maintenance Material Coordinator

Lesaffre North America•Headland, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence. Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion-euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition. Red Star Yeast is a joint venture between Lesaffre and Archer Daniels Midland, operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Dothan, Alabama. As part of the global Lesaffre group, Red Star is a leading producer, marketer, and distributor of yeast and related products primarily serving the U.S. and Canadian markets. The company is driven by the pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation that defines Lesaffre, with a dedicated team focused on providing the highest quality yeast solutions to bakers, food manufacturers, and consumers. The primary purpose of this position is the procurement and management of MRO Repair Parts and Services. It includes the management of the MRO Spare Parts Inventory. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in the parts room. This position routinely interfaces with the maintenance employees about their needs and following up on repairable parts and equipment sent out for repairs. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or better
1-3 Years Buying
Understanding use of Microsoft Office
Ability to learn SAP and become proficient
Little to no travel for this position

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
Work with suppliers and vendors to research and procure repair parts, spare parts and services
Provide quotes to the maintenance team
Create purchase orders (POs) in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and corporate financial database
Make sure CMMS BOL for equipment is in the system
Manage the MRO spare parts inventory database and parts rooms
Create new inventory items as needed
Delete obsolescent or excess inventory
Meet daily with the maintenance staff
Interface with corporate finance and purchasing
Assist with the CMMS administration; provide CMMS training as needed
Review, evaluate and maintain vendor relationships. Establish new vendors as needed
Run reports, create/use spreadsheets documenting different types of information
Maintain the master vendor contacts list
Special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
Assist in shipping and receiving activities for the maintenance department.
Assist in keeping the spare parts warehouse well organized at all times (shelving, labeling, cleaning).
Pick parts and/or supplies at vendors’ location when needed.
Other duties as assigned