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POSITION SUMMARY:
Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum ends/lids for beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art end-making technology, this high-speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities.
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Storeroom Coordinator to manage our spare parts inventory, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) supplies, and critical material flow within our high-speed aluminum end manufacturing facility. Beyond inventory accuracy and kitting for maintenance projects, this role is central to plant logistics. The Coordinator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts to receive and stage heavy aluminum coils (raw materials), transport finished product from packaging lines, and load trailers for customer shipments. This role ensures that both the maintenance teams and production lines have the necessary components and materials to minimize downtime and meet shipping schedules.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Oversee all aspects of the MRO storeroom, including receiving, sorting, stocking, and issuing parts and materials to maintenance and production teams.
Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventory reconciliation, and immediate discrepancy resolution.
Manage parts for specialized, high-wear components specific to aluminum end production (e.g., tooling sets, servo motors, vision system components, and compounds).
FORKLIFT AND MATERIAL HANDLING
Safely operate sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks to move heavy spare parts, motors, and palletized shipments.
Load and unload delivery trucks (UPS, FedEx, LTL carriers) ensuring all incoming freight is inspected for damage.
Transport and stage aluminum coils, tab stock coils (raw materials) and work in process (WIP) shell trays and other supplies to the production lines on schedule to prevent downtime.
Move finished product pallets from the packaging lines to the designated warehouse or staging areas.
Carefully load finished goods onto trailers for customer shipment, ensuring loads are balanced, secured, and documented according to shipping requirements.
Efficiently manage and organize the warehouse space, ensuring aisles and storage bays remain clear and accessible.
Transport received goods from the loading dock to high-rack storage or specific store room bins safely and efficiently
Perform daily pre-operation safety inspections on the forklift and report any maintenance needs immediately
PROCUREMENT AND SOURCING
Generate and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for parts that fall below established minimum stock levels or are requested for specific projects.
Collaborate closely with vendors and the Purchasing Department to track orders, expedite critical parts, and resolve issues related to shipments, quality, or invoicing.
Identify and establish Critical Spares lists, ensuring minimum and maximum stock levels are correctly set within the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMMS) DATA INTEGRITY
Utilize the CMMS (e.g., SAP) to accurately record all parts transactions (issues, returns, receipts) and maintain the integrity of item master data.
Create new part numbers, input vendor information, update bills of material (BOMs), and ensure accurate cost tracking for all MRO supplies.
Run reports on inventory turns, stock-outs, and consumption trends to optimize stocking strategies.
ORGANIZATION AND STANDARDIZATION
Develop and implement best-practice storeroom layouts, labeling systems (e.g., 5S methodology), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for issuing and returning parts.
Manage warranty tracking and the repair/return process for failed components (e.g., electronic boards, motors, precision tooling) to minimize replacement costs.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: 3+ years of experience in industrial storeroom management, warehouse logistics, or maintenance procurement within a manufacturing facility.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and experience with a CMMS or SAP.
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Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records for periodic auditing.
PREFERRED
Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
Prior experience in the aluminum packaging or high-speed beverage can industry.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components (bearings, motors, sensors, valves).
Forklift certification or the ability to obtain one.
GENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Understanding manufacturing processes.
Prefer data collection and analysis experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.
Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.
Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production.
Ability to understand and interpret technical manuals, 2D drawings, PandIDs, fluid and electrical
schematics and other engineering documentation.
Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly
methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies.
Innovative leader with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and
overcome resistance with data and persuasion.
Ability to develop manufacturing documentation.
Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and
control.
Development and qualification of tooling/equipment skills.
Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited
periodically.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other
employees and clients.
Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to identify and execute improvement opportunities th
