MARS Hiring for Reliability/Maintenance B4-NP at Newmarket, ON Full Time

MRO Stockroom Attendants are functional experts in their assigned area in the stockroom. This position is in support of Maintenance and Operations by facilitating part availability at the right time, the right place, and at the lowest cost possible. This is accomplished through the use of standard operating procedures for inventory control and reduction, parts procurement, receiving and inspection, parts kitting, staging and delivery, proper material storage, parts preventive maintenance and sub-assembly rebuild, metrics and other activities critical to world-class storeroom operations. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:
High school degree or equivalent; In-house training required. Completion of certification program may be required.

Some previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of SAP

Lifting 25 lbs.

Preferred

5 years MRO/Materials management purchasing experience

Experience and understanding of the Materials management program

Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and a basic understanding of the materials and supply chain management functions

Ability to manage entire order to payment process

Experience in SAP

Strong interpersonal skills; Able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships

What will be your key responsibilities?

Principal Accountabilities:
Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within the area.

As a team member, the individual has direct responsibility and accountability for stockroom window operations, cycle counts, assist in stock room inventory reduction and part kitting for all planned jobs.

Perform issuing of parts and return to stock as needed.

Review Re-Order report for accuracy of inventory levels.

Perform daily cycle counts accurately and efficiently in order to maintain Inventory Accuracy and Stockroom Service Level.

Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level.

Able to maintain repairable assembly inventory.

Able to identify and execute internal, external or individual repairable subassemblies.

Able to rebuild subassemblies.

Able to operate a forklift.

Able to operate a computer and utilize the basic standard desktop systems (LSS, PSL, MIS, SQCIS, etc.).

Understands principles of inventory control.

Has knowledge of the plant’s products and goals.

Has general knowledge of Mars & the systems used by the business.

Limit access to secure stockroom areas to ensure parts availability and proper inventory control practices.

As a contributing resource, perform job kitting, staging and delivery to increase maintenance group efficiencies.

Be a resource to plant associates in searching for parts/equipment which are stored in the stockroom required for a particular use or machine.

Use the 5S activities of Visual Workplace to ensure superb housekeeping activities.

Provide proper inventory controls through established methods such as cycle counting and physical inventories. Assist in implementing continuous improvement stockroom strategies that will bring the greatest return on investment, improve competitive position, and achieve site objectives for the stockroom.

Utilize computer system to update and maintain item history, vendors and quality information.

Resolve discrepancies of all inventory items to obtain maximum inventory accuracy.

Advise the appropriate plant associate of unusually high usage of parts and supplies in order to identify potential equipment problems and/or stock-outs.

Lead effort to reduce inventory stock value and report on a period basis the progress.

Ensure that complete bills of materials are entered in to the CMMS system

Anticipate and recognize suspected shortages (i.e., shutdown and Capital Project requirements) and actively communicate potential problems to leadership.

Utilize SAP computer system to update and maintain item history, vendors and quality information.

Assure all parts meet most current specifications, systems are in place to maintain quality parts in stock, and correct parts are received in accordance with Purchase Orders.

Resolve discrepancies with Purchase Orders among Receiving, Accounting and Vendors.

Assist in parts and services tracking and discrepancy resolution as it applies to vendor invoicing, outside services performed and part deliveries using systems such as Catalyst, SAP Fusion and SAP Atlas.

Advise the appropriate plant associate of unusually high usage of parts and supplies in order to identify potential equipment problems and/or stock-outs.

Lead effort to cross reference parts in stock room to equipment.

Arrange for emergency pick-up and delivery for urgently needed items.

Training resource to increase the knowledge base of operators, maintenance, and team members on existing equipment parts.

Resource for sourcing failed parts from alternate vendors.

Operating Environment and Guidance:
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, taking initiative with team along with other team members to train, motivate and solve problems.

Demonstrated ability for communication, verbally and written, along with good listening and organizing skills.

Participates in and supports the team with a “pro-team” attitude. Works well with others and has good team skills.

Shows initiative in self and team development, is reliable, uses time wisely and is willing to accept change.

Decision Making Authority:
Identification of parts for stock reduction approval.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.