Maintenance Buyer Jobs - Breslau, (ON)

Maintenance Buyer - Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Buyer assists the Maintenance Planner with all warehouse inventory responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to, stocking of maintenance materials and supplies, inventory control and records, and related duties as required.

WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?

• Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
• Floater day given on top of vacation days
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment
• Employee scholarship program and English courses

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for ensuring efficient onsite sourcing, handling, and flow of all parts in the plant
• Coordinate freight handling and bills of lading
• Catalog and complete parts mapping for all new plant parts in CMMS and distribute to appropriate locations
• Maintain stock levels for maintenance department including rotation of stock and disposal of obsolete parts
• Monitor inventory sign out sheets for all warehouse locations and update CMMS daily
• Keep detailed and accurate records to maintain inventory control and ensure proper stock and input into CMMS
• Assist Maintenance Planner in initial set up of standards for min and max levels in CMMS
• Performs related and peripheral site specific duties as required; telehandler, forklift
• Advise on use and appropriateness of goods or parts to other team members
• Daily communication with Maintenance Planner
• Review returned work orders to determine required parts and assess stock levels
• Stage parts for weekend repairs
• Maintain documentation and control of radios
• Follow up on equipment that has been sent out for repairs
• Record and track any new/incoming equipment in CMMS
• Recommend and implement processes changes to enforce continuous improvement in Maintenance department
• Annual inventory control reconciliation
• Continuously source for best price and availability on parts
• Ensure all invoices are updated on a weekly basis
• Responsible for day to day purchasing of required parts

Personal Development

• Attend company required training
• Remain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibility
• Attend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Technical background preferably in mechanical or maintenance fields
• Must have purchasing experience
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• 3-5 years of experience working in a Maintenance environment preferred

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Accountability and Initiative

• Commits to producing the very best output, while maintaining safety and quality
• Takes ownership of your work and meet all commitments
• Takes initiative and demonstrates a "do whatever it takes" work ethic to get the work done

Service Excellence

• Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints that arise from the customer experience, both internal and external

Communicating with Clarity

• Verifies the meaning of messages sent by others and confirms any next steps required
• Communicates in a manner that is straightforward and easy to understand
• Answers questions in a professional manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Majority of time spent in stock rooms with occasional office environment and Kill or Cut floors as needed. May be required to travel to Company Distribution Center as well. Weekend work may be required.

If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume online at https://conestogameats.prevueaps.com/jobs/.

Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.

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