Maintenance & Inventory Control Manager (On-site)

Job Description
The Maintenance and Inventory Control Manager is responsible for parts inventory and preventative maintenance management for maintenance departments company-wide. Assist technicians to determine the parts needed for repairs and maintenance through approved and documented PM schedules and work order processes. Maintain dynamic inventory of parts and supplies through use of computerized systems (SAP, Infor EAM, and Oracle) and standardized methods. This position will serve as company resource in training how to use approved standardized inventory tools/processes in Valassis Direct Mail. The position has responsibility for managing critical spare parts inventories and trending parts usage. The position is responsible for inventory management and is required to maintain an up-to-date asset inventory by branch for all production-related equipment in direct mail. This position will ensure inventory control needs are consistently met by improving and developing inventory management process and procedures. Position also provides direction to maintenance staff in completing PM schedules and work orders. This position requires knowledge around equipment used in the shared mail facilities such as Alphaliners and Ferags. Responsibilities will include interacting with Key Company Suppliers if parts become obsolete and will work with engineering in determining alternative solutions ie. 3D printing or alternative suppliers.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for cost effective control of parts inventory in accordance with corporate operations policies and procedures. Standardize, maintain, and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures. Also ensures branches are able to do requisition submissions using corporate supported systems such as SAP, Oracle or Infor EAM systems. 35%
Plans and implements Quality Preventive Maintenance Program to maximize equipment life and operational efficiencies according to company and manufacturer specifications. 25%
Responsible for identifying equipment critical spare parts and developing a strategy to mitigate production issues. Critical spare parts defined as parts with an end of life of less than 2 years with no available replacements and can shut down production. Maintains supplier relations in procuring of critical parts. 15%
Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels and adjustments. 10%
Work closely with branch maintenance team on facility’s maintenance strategy, maintenance budgets, and inventory and capital expenditure projects. Train and inspect daily maintenance procedures, personnel and projects as required to ensure they follow standardized company procedures for inventory mgmt. and maintenance. 5%
Assist field mechanics with problems and help to identify parts necessary to fix problems. 5%
Performs general accounting duties including invoices, Concur Expenses, monthly closing procedures. Other administrative duties, as assigned. 5%