Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Position type: Full-Time, Salaried

Pay range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Location: Niagara Falls, NY

Ask Yourself This…

Do you enjoy keeping things organized? Are you detail-oriented and good at tracking parts, tools, and supplies? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If you answered yes, you might be a great fit for our Maintenance Inventory Specialist role in Niagara Falls, NY!

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

What You’ll Do

The Maintenance Inventory Specialist is responsible for optimizing maintenance schedules, ensuring equipment reliability, and minimizing operational downtime through efficient inventory and contractor management. The Inventory Specialist is responsible for overseeing inventory control, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring data accuracy to support operational and financial goals. This position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills. This position will report directly to the Plant Manager and work with various departments.

• Supports and maintains the Maintenance MP2 work order system
• Ensures that maintenance supplies and parts are purchased at the lowest price while ensuring quality and timeliness of delivery
• Maintains stores inventory to prescribed levels and is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion
• Estimates projects and repairs with multiple quotes and provide to Plant Manager for approval
• Maintains current records and inventory on all machinery, motors, parts, repairs made, specs, etc.
• Assists in the planning of scheduled maintenance and ensures that all parts, equipment and materials are on-site, when required
• Works with vendor/suppliers to try to improve delivery dates
• Identifies and track critical spares inventory and implement inventory control strategy
• Will service as back up Maintenance Manager as needed

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must:

• Possess an associate’s degree or technical training in logistics, supply chain, or industrial maintenance
• Have a minimum of 3 years of management experience preferred
• Have previous experience in inventory control, maintenance storeroom, or manufacturing environment
• Be experienced in using inventory management systems, CMMS, or ERP software
• Be detail oriented, have excellent interpersonal skills, computer skills, and the ability to lead team members
• Have a strong commitment to safety and work in a highly organized manner

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies
• Opportunities for career development

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

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