MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Inventory Manager

NEPHRON SC, LLC•West Columbia, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Inventory Manager in a pharmaceutical setting is responsible for ensuring that all spare parts, consumables, and maintenance materials are available, compliant, and efficiently managed to support uninterrupted GMP manufacturing.

Requirements

Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution regulations, including cGMP, FDA guidelines, and GDP
Technically proficient in cGMP equipment.
Knowledge of FDA guidelines and regulations.
Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Strong data analysis capabilities.
Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, production planning, inventory control and end-to-end supply chain logistics
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain functions
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
High attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure quality, traceability, and audit readiness at all times
Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, life sciences, or related field.
6 – 10 years of previous experience in cGMP related environment.
3+ year in supervisory role.
Strong background in driving operational efficiencies
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies (certification is often preferred)

Nice To Haves

certification is often preferred

Responsibilities

Act as primary point of contact in the Warehouse department for the management of equipment and systems spare parts and format parts.
Prepare and maintain an accurate and current list of spare parts as required for each item of equipment / system within Nephron.
Maintain optimal stock levels (min/max, safety stock, reorder points)
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits
Where appropriate and as recommended by the vendor assign spare parts an expiration date.
Maintain a data sheet / specification and drawings as required for MRO parts.
Based on NetSuite, prepare procedures to accept spare parts, enter into inventory, remove spare parts from inventory and signal the reorder of spare parts.
Based on RFSmart, prepare procedures to scan parts into and out of inventory including integration with NetSuite.
Partner with maintenance and production teams to forecast spare part needs
Maintain the MRO spare parts storage area(s).
Identify and assist with the qualification of secondary sources to provide like for like or equivalent critical spare parts.
Support new equipment introductions (and associated MRO spare parts) with subject matter expertise.
Support investigations with subject matter expertise.
Ensure that the inventory control system documentation is maintained in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure the MRO Inventory team members are appropriately trained in accordance with their task requirements.
Track KPIs such as inventory turnover, service level, stockouts
Prepare and maintain metrics on inventory control system effectiveness / inventory entitlement.
Provide escalation support for critical issues impacting production output or customer delivery commitments
Drive a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across all functions
Interact with all departments.
Performs all other duties as assigned or apparent.