Job Details Description We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a third-generation family-owned organization that understands the significance of our employees and that we are successful due to our incredibly committed team. We are excited to announce the search for our next team members for our brand-new manufacturing facility in Greenwood County, South Carolina! We are looking for a Parts Coordinator to join our growing team! The future is bright at E.A. Sween Company and we invite you to come grow with us! E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability The maintenance Parts Coordinator is responsible to ensure parts are available when needed, manage inventories of all maintenance and manufacturing repair parts, performs cycle counts of parts and is responsible for operating within policies procedures of the organization. Essential Competencies: Safety • Demonstrate a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for the various areas of the plant Including bringing equipment, tools, etc. • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace. • Demonstrate safe work habits by following all safety rules and general plant rules. • Wear Personal Protection Equipment: Cut resistant gloves, hard hats while in Production, or safety glasses and specific protective equipment-based task being done. • Successfully complete the mandatory E.A. Sween quarterly safety training. Parts Coordinator • Fill out all department paperwork correctly and timely. • Order and receive parts for production equipment and the facility using CMMS: o Setup new parts in CMMS. o Order appropriate parts based on consumption and planned work (communicating with Planner). o Establish, improve and/or maintain cycle count process for at least all ‘A’ priority parts and consumables. o Edit as needed based on feedback from Mechanics. • Display an advanced knowledge and ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, PIDs, etc. • Display a basic knowledge of tools, methods and skills required to complete maintenance activities. • Display a basic knowledge of components (how they work, what they do, where used on our equipment, etc.). • Display a knowledge of parts coordinating principles, practices, methods and tools. • Ability to set priorities, work independently and coordinate multiple activities. • Ability to maintain attention to detail and complete activities in a timely manner despite interruptions and changing priorities. • Work with external vendors and/or contractors to locate parts; find alternate vendors as needed. • Provide leadership in keeping maintenance spend at or below budgeted amount. • Assist culture change to a more stable maintenance environment (move away from fire-fighting culture) • Must maintain good attendance, GMP and Safety records Quality • Understand SQF Level 3 (Food Safety Quality) • Understand regulatory customer requirements • Understand HACCP plans • Understand your responsibility in protecting the safety and quality of our food through proper GMPs • Report any questionable product to the QA, Supervisor or QC Teamwork • Assist in providing a friendly, positive work environment. Show respect for all other co-workers. Get along with all co-workers. • Ability to accept work instructions complete requests from co-workers • Ability to accept feedback from others relating to parts stock, organization, etc. • Provide input and feedback on department updates, status, changes, etc. • Begin to provide visible leadership to others both internal and external to the department • Effectively train others on Parts Process requirements and expectations as needed • Complete other duties as assigned Continuous Improvement • Understand general principles and goals of EAS Continuous Improvement/LEAN program • Participate in a cost reduction project, TIGER team or other LEAN event • Identify and help execute cost savings of at least $25,000 Standard Work Parts Coordinator: Demonstrate the mastery of the following standard work processes: • Understand and be able to complete advanced functions of the Parts Coordinator function utilizing CMMS: o Create new part. o Maintain key parts inventory levels. o Cycle Count consumables on a periodic basis. o Develop and improve CMMS infrastructure. • Take ownership of Storeroom layout: • Request Mechanic feedback. • Layout/organization. • Labeling/barcoding. • Work with vendors to decrease parts costs. • Understand and be able to complete basic functions of Maintenance Planner job utilizing CMMS: • Create a Work Order. • Schedule work orders to employees. • Add new equipment. • Work with mechanics and others to understand effectiveness of current parts process: • Actively request feedback. • Address common gaps noted. • Completely correctly complete all required paperwork for the department. • Track and report key Maintenance metrics. Requirements: • Must have High School education or equivalent. • Must have experience in parts ordering, storing, and inventory control position(s). • Must have high level of organizational skills and the ability to operate independently yet as part of a team. • Must have strong computer skills; M/S Excel experience required. • Must be a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal, teambuilding and leadership skills. • Good troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. • Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends as required. • Must be able to lift 50lbs. • Must be willing to be in production areas of approximately 40 degrees up to 20% of the time. Preferred Experience: • Currently working towards associate degree in industrial maintenance or related technical discipline with at least 32 credit hours completed. • An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance. • Must be highly motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. • Must be able to work well with various levels of employees and diverse cultures. Physical Environment: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. • This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Qualifications Skills Behaviors