American Battery Solutions has a full-time opening for a Maintenance Planner/MRO Coordinator in Springboro, Ohio.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Planner/ Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Coordinator is responsible for setting up and maintaining MRO and indirect material, as well as the storage of material to meet operations requirements, along with assisting the maintenance department in planning and spare part acquisitions. The Maintenance Planner/ MRO Coordinator is tasked with coordinating Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) requirements and daily operational needs. As Maintenance Planner/ MRO Coordinator the role is responsible for maintaining Indirect, MRO and spare parts inventory for the Springboro manufacturing site. The Maintenance Planner/ MRO Coordinator keeps the facility running efficiently by overseeing Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules in accordance with equipment vendor recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and assist with the management or supervision of the Maintenance team.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Set up and maintain indirect material crib as required to support operations, maintenance, and others.
- Create material master for Indirect and Material and Equipment (MAE) parts within Plex.
- Perform periodic maintenance on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to verify inventory levels.
- Perform MRP runs and order parts as needed to maintain correct inventory levels.
- Provide effective and appropriate assistance to the leadership team and safety committees.
- Verify items received are correct and goods receipt is acknowledged by the appropriate person and archived properly.
- Locate vendors, obtain quotes, and order spare parts as required to support operations, maintenance, engineering and purchasing.
- Lead spare parts procurement and set up for new and existing equipment with the support of maintenance and engineering.
- Lead maintenance department with documenting change logs, work orders, PM’s, and monthly equipment work order review meetings.
- Kit parts for PM’s (Preventive maintenance) workorders.
- Assist with the management of and support the preventive and predictive maintenance program and ensure compliance with all related documentation.
- Keep equipment records up to date, make access to prints and manuals part of kitting process.
- Support Plex Key user for maintenance work order and preventive maintenance scheduling and planning.
- Work in partnership with leadership teams to ensure all critical spare parts and maintenance requirements are included in facility or MAE projects.
- Support the production operations.
- Support the maintenance department as required.
- Assist with contractor safety expectations and training as needed.
- Adhere to federal and state regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
Position Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
- Minimum four (4) years experience in MRO planning.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in industrial manufacturing operations.
- Training in OSHA, LOTO, Confined Space and Hazcom.
- Working knowledge of Safety, Environmental and Quality Management systems including OHSAS 18001, ISO14001 and TS16949.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Plex, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Fork truck license and safe material handling practices training.
- Hazardous Material Handling and DOT transportation packaging and shipping requirements
- Basic research methods and data analysis techniques.
- Training in First Aid, CPR and BBP.
- Ability to work independently.
Key Competencies
- Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
- Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems
- Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
- Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
- Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before.
- Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
- Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
- May need to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead.
- May need to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
- The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
- Must be able to operate a forklift, a boom lift, scissors lift, any other equipment as needed.
- The ability to view equipment and understand what is needed and deal with outside services as well as in-house department needs.
- May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colours on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
- Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
- Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.
- Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand to operate and repair heavy.
- The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
- The ability to pass a human performance evaluation/ physical assessment.
Why Join Us
American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Benefits Overview
- Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
- Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
- Voluntary benefits offerings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Employee development and career growth opportunities.
About Us
American Battery Solutions Inc. (“ABS”) is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.
As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.
The Location - Lake Orion
American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township has more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you’ll be at the center of it here!
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