Inventory Control Analyst jobs in Gastonia, NC

Provide support to the maintenance department performing a variety of cross-functional duties. Work closely with Asst. Plant Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor and all maintenance mechanics. This individual also has a responsibility to ensure and maintain a food safe environment through compliance to all requirements of programs/policies for Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Quality, Workplace Safety, SQA, OSHA, Environmental, and as may be required by Plant, Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supports without hesitation General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense Initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1.
• Assures that General Safety and Food Safety is an absolute priority by setting the example as a support resource of senior management.
• Provide support to the maintenance department by processing all paperwork, track parts usage and input data into computer systems related to PM’s, work orders, Downtime, Environmental items, etc.
• Order all parts for inventory, receive them and catalog their arrival.
• Maintain parts tracking system.
• Maintain parts inventory system.
• Timely ordering of parts to reduce / eliminate the need for emergency parts ordering.
• Process all maintenance invoices dealing directly with vendors and OEM’s. Track spending for departmental budget purposes.
• Maintain plant STOP database tracking all STOP audits. Prepare and distribute STOP reports in timely manner.
• Maintain environmental database (BEST) with updated information (wastewater, related info, refrigeration, vendor updates, etc.)
• Conduct audits / inspections as required.
• Operates within the department budget.
• Constant communication with supervisors and mechanics to reduce downtime in the facility.

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Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Results Oriented: The ideal candidate will have experience setting, achieving and exceeding business performance targets. S/he will consistently strive to achieve goals, in spite of obstacles, and will set contingency plans to ensure goals are met. S/he will be energized by working toward a tangible goal and will seek opportunities to improve on the status quo in an effort to exceed targets.
• Collaborating & Influencing: Gains support and commitment up, down and across the organization, including from cross-functional leaders; uses internal and external contacts, connections and linkages to forge relationships and improve competitive position; partners with BU leadership, customers and cross-functional teams to identify and implement profit-driving strategies and programs.

Education and Work History:

• High School/ GED
• 5 or more years of hands-on inventory management experience.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• The ability to analyze data using various operating systems and programs.
• The ability to work closely in a team based environment with all associates.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• High energy and desire to excel and drive positive change a must

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