Parts Room Supvr. & Buyer

Greater Omaha Packing•Omaha, NE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Greater Omaha has been in the steak business since 1920. From pasture to plate, an uncompromising commitment to quality has been our hallmark since day one, constantly at the forefront of innovation in food safety and humane treatment of animals. Today, we ship beef to every U.S. state and over 70 countries around the globe. And because of the quantity of beef processed every day, we deliver a consistent supply of fresh cut top-of-the-Prime grade steaks that few, if any, can match. SHIFT: 1st Shift, including weekends REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance EXEMPT: Yes SUMMARY: Parts Room Supervisor/Buyer will oversee the parts department within our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing inventory, supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient flow of parts to support our beef manufacturing operations. This role requires strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of supply chain management, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. We have a very team-oriented structure believing that each person has an important responsibility requiring everyone to do their part well to make our business successful for all of its employee's to reach professional goals and most importantly serves our customer's with the best experience possible.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
Proficient in supplier management and negotiation techniques.
Experience in parts room management and arrangement for efficiency, including shipping & receiving operations.
Knowledge of procurement management practices within the protein manufacturing industry.
Excellent inventory management skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
Ability to perform tasks accurately while managing multiple priorities.
Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on building relationships with peers.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated fluency in English, including the ability to speak, read, and write effectively, is required to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree or other advanced education preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressively increased responsibility in a manufacturing environment coupled with proven experience in supervising or leading a parts room team.

Responsibilities

Manage the procurement and inventory of light, medium, and heavy-duty parts and supplies.
Manage Suppliers and assist in negotiating pricing agreements to ensure effective sourcing.
Implement effective inventory control measures to maintain optimal stock levels.
Utilize our business management system to purchase inventory and follow established procedures to track all sales from the vendor to customer work orders and sales orders, accurately inputting the data to minimize mistakes in the bookkeeping process.
Coordinate logistics for shipping and receiving parts, ensuring timely delivery.
Collaborate with service technicians to understand parts requirements for in-house repairs.
Maintain accurate data entry for inventory records and supplier information.
Develop planning strategies to forecast parts needs based on service trends.
Develop and manage the parts department team within the maintenance department.
Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries related to parts availability and pricing.
Other duties as assigned.