MRO Store Room Supervisor

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Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an MRO Store Room Supervisor based in Tulare, CA.

Maintenance Repair and Operations Storeroom Supervisor MRO) is responsible for managing Maintenance Repair and Operations spare parts inventory, contracts and services with suppliers, monitoring and reporting departmental spending and accounting functions. The MRO will also ensure inventory is accurate, maintained and available to meet plant needs.

From your EXPERTISE to our

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Ensures all inventory levels are maintained and accurate. Performs routine inventory cycle counts.
• Requests quotes for spare parts, tooling, services, etc.-review quotes for accuracy and negotiate for best pricing. Continuously review and negotiate better pricing with existing suppliers. Performs market tests with potential vendors.
• Ensures all orders and requests are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Expedites requests as needed.
• Ensure successful completion of assigned department specific initiatives (e.g. store room organization).
• Ensures purchase records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories are accurate, maintained and filed in an accessible location.
• Supports purchasing of new products, summarizes and delivers supplier recommendations to company management.
• Coordinates cost reduction tracking program including reporting on the data as requested.
• Partners cross-functionally to ensure material requirements are accurate. Communicates with supplier and ensures order is accurate.
• Completes purchase orders. Ensures invoices are accurately reconciled.
• Performs assigned clerical tasks accurately and efficiently, including reports and spreadsheets.
• Manage process for returning materials back to storeroom stock inventory. Ensures inventory sign out sheet is accurate and adjusts when necessary.
• Oversees the entry of parts/supply information, including entering new parts in database. Performs routine audits to ensure the accuracy of data.
• Verifies that obsolete inventory is identified and works with controller/maintenance and management for proper disposal.
• Responsible for managing team members, including interviewing, hiring, and training and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Partner with HR on all employee relations issues.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in industrial maintenance or similar field
• 5+ plus years of maintenance repair or related field experience in a similar industry.
• 3+ years stock maintenance for inventory and purchasing experience.
• Supply system operation and performance knowledge and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop and engage a team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage day-to-day operations and projects in a challenging, complex, time sensitive environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and manufacturing operating systems such as SAP.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Internal and external customer focus with demonstrated sustainable performance
• Strong Mechanical/Electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of all working processes and expert in authorized levels of SAP software
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call as needed.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.