Maintenance Inv Coord 

LOCATION: Wytheville / Virginia (US-VA), United States | BRAND: Sheppard | REQUISITION ID: 6041 | JOB GRADE: 10

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Are you looking for a stable company known for innovation to grow your career? At R.H. Sheppard, we’ve been leading our industry for nearly 90 years. It’s an exciting time to be part of our growing team! Under new local leadership, we are even more commited to finding new ways to improve employee experience, customer satisfaction and our overall business results.  Bring your passion, skills and experiences and join us in our journey toward continued success!

Why join the Sheppard team:

• Earn competitive compensation based on position and experience with more earning potential available for trades or specialized roles. Overtime is regularly available for hourly employees interested in increasing their weekly pay with generous shift differentials available on 2nd ($2.50/hr) and 3rd ($2.00/hr) shift.
• Quarterly incentive & attendance bonus eligibility beginning your first day of work.

• Advance and earn more as you increase your knowledge and versatility. Learn new skills with our various training programs or explore new roles through our internal recruiting process.
• Enjoy work / life balance with up to 14 paid holidays and two weeks of paid vacation time (accrued based on start date). Starting a family? Take six weeks off for paid parental leave to bond with your new addition. 
• DAY ONE coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a variety of voluntary benefits, on-site healthcare facility for you and your family, wellness program incentives, and more!
• Plan for your future goals with our 401K and company match, Retirement Investment Savings Plan and Tuition Reimbursement programs

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FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain inventory control, schedule and initiate requisitions for parts and services of the Maintenance Department.  Incumbent will work under moderate supervision.  Responsibilities captioned below are considered essential job functions:

• Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 “ S ” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts
• Review current stock and usage before initiating requisition for repair
• Initiate purchasing requisitions by obtaining necessary information to place an order (under extreme situations, a requisition number may be used as a purchase order number, until the purchase number is assigned by the Purchasing Department).
• Contact vendors to attain the best quote and delivery information; contacts suppliers to initiate requisitions for parts to be sent out for repairs
• Monitor the repair process and notifies appropriate management if the part is to be repaired, scrapped, or replaced
• Maintain work orders and labor hours information; reconcile work orders with actual work performed; enters data into the computer and closes work orders  
• Generate the delinquent analysis report on a periodic basis to determine status of the purchase orders
• Maintain the inventory control database; verifies part availability and discrepancies via the system
• Evaluate part usage history and eliminate obsolete inventory as needed
• Accepts parts and supplies for parts; documents and verifies the accuracy of part number and quantity ordered  
• Systematically assign and document storage location for received item
• Perform trend analysis and cycle counts to support the purchasing needs
• Operate office equipment as needed, including fax, telephone, adding machine, computer, bar coder, printer, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• PC, typing, communication skills, ability to read, write and comprehend instruction
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach
• Ability to lift items up to 30lbs without assistance

• Knowledge of computerized maintenance software systems, i.e. ELKE/MAPICS
• Knowledge of shop mathematics

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:  

General shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, etc. Normal working position is standing or walking through the plant. Some repetitive lifting/moving is required, depending on the daily assignment or tasks being performed. May work from a ladder and utilize steps for lower level storage area. The weight can range, therefore proper lifting/moving techniques, i.e. use of a crane, are required in excess of 30 lbs.  
 

EDUCATION & MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
H.S. Diploma or equivalent,
One year experience working in a manufacturing environment

WHO WE ARE

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, our dedicated team supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse Group. Whatever your career path, Sheppard is committed to delivering diverse experiences, challenging opportunities and an unparalleled commitment to ethics and integrity.

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.