Maintenance, Repairs, Operations Specialist
About The Position
Cox Farms, a pioneering leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry and part of the Cox Enterprises family, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MRO Specialist. This role will support the maintenance, reliability, and operational needs of our network of greenhouses and food manufacturing facilities across North America. The specialist will be responsible for coordinating maintenance-related materials, managing spare parts and inventory, supporting equipment reliability, and utilizing CMMS and ERP systems to ensure necessary resources are available. This is a builder role focused on establishing standard processes for parts inventory and work order planning across multiple sites transitioning from startup to scale-up. A hands-on, on-site approach is required, with routine travel to network sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial maintenance, MRO inventory management, and MRP/ERP systems, coupled with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. This role involves close collaboration with Maintenance, Procurement, Operations, FSQ, and EHS teams to enhance equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Requirements
- Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent experience required with Bachelors degree preferred
- 8-10+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, MRO, inventory management, manufacturing, or a related field
- Must have experience in delivering across multiple facilities and successfully coordinating and influencing teams remotely
- Experience using an MRP, ERP, CMMS, or computerized maintenance management system
- Strong understanding of MRO materials, spare parts, and maintenance processes
- Strong organizational and inventory-management skills
- Ability to analyze MRP requirements and prioritize material needs
- Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
- Ability to read equipment manuals, technical documentation, drawings, schematics, and parts information
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business software
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with multiple departments
- Experience with purchasing, vendor management, or maintenance procurement
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar MRP/ERP systems
- Previous experience in an MRO Specialist, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Stores, or Maintenance Materials role
- Experience managing critical spare parts and maintenance inventory
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
- Experience with equipment reliability and root-cause analysis
- Technical certification or trade background in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Lead the effort to setup critical and consumable spare parts inventory processes across the network of sites
- Partner with site maintenance managers, leads, and technicians improve equipment reliability
- Coordinate MRO materials, spare parts, tools, lubricants, and maintenance supplies
- Manage and maintain accurate MRO inventory levels
- Establish and maintain appropriate minimum/maximum inventory levels and critical-spare requirements
- Create and maintain accurate part numbers, descriptions, specifications, and equipment associations
- Generate material requests, purchase requisitions, and maintenance-related orders
- Work closely with procurement teams to ensure critical maintenance parts are available when required
- Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
- Assist Maintenance personnel with identifying required parts, materials, and resources for planned and unplanned repairs
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment histories, and material usage within the MRP/CMMS system
- Monitor maintenance material usage and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve inventory efficiency
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding parts, availability, specifications, and lead times
- Support and/or lead root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability
- Support the installation, modification, and commissioning of equipment as needed
- Maintain an organized and efficient storeroom and parts-management process
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
