Parts Room Supvr. & Buyer

Greater Omaha has been in the steak business since 1920. From pasture to plate, an uncompromising commitment to quality has been our hallmark since day one, constantly at the forefront of innovation in food safety and humane treatment of animals. Today, we ship beef to every U.S. state and over 70 countries around the globe. And because of the quantity of beef processed every day, we deliver a consistent supply of fresh cut top-of-the-Prime grade steaks that few, if any, can match.

JOB TITLE

Parts Room Supervisor/Buyer SHIFT:

1 st Shift, including weekends

REPORTS TO

Director of Maintenance EXEMPT:

Yes SUMMARY:

Parts Room Supervisor/Buyer will oversee the parts department within our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing inventory, supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient flow of parts to support our beef manufacturing operations. This role requires strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of supply chain management, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. We have a very team-oriented structure believing that each person has an important responsibility requiring everyone to do their part well to make our business successful for all of its employee's to reach professional goals and most importantly serves our customer's with the best experience possible.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:

Manage the procurement and inventory of light, medium, and heavy-duty parts and supplies. Manage Suppliers and assist in negotiating pricing agreements to ensure effective sourcing. Implement effective inventory control measures to maintain optimal stock levels. Utilize our business management system to purchase inventory and follow established procedures to track all sales from the vendor to customer work orders and sales orders, accurately inputting the data to minimize mistakes in the bookkeeping process. Coordinate logistics for shipping and receiving parts, ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with service technicians to understand parts requirements for in-house repairs. Maintain accurate data entry for inventory records and supplier information. Develop planning strategies to forecast parts needs based on service trends. Develop and manage the parts department team within the maintenance department. Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries related to parts availability and pricing. Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and/or experience:

Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices. Proficient in supplier management and negotiation techniques. Experience in parts room management and arrangement for efficiency, including shipping & receiving operations. Knowledge of procurement management practices within the protein manufacturing industry. Excellent inventory management skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Ability to perform tasks accurately while managing multiple priorities. Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on building relationships with peers. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor's degree or other advanced education preferred. Minimum 5 years of progressively increased responsibility in a manufacturing environment coupled with proven experience in supervising or leading a parts room team.

Communication skills:

Demonstrated fluency in English, including the ability to speak, read, and write effectively, is required to perform essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

This position will require Regularly lifts 25-30 pounds and occasionally up to 50-75 pounds. May be required to push or pull loads up to 100 pounds. Regularly required to stand, walk and sit for longs periods of time. Often required to reach with hands and arms. Will need to climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in both a plant based office area and warehouse/receiving areas. The employee may be exposed to both hot and cold temperatures as well as a possibly dusty environment. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold temperature, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Greater Omaha is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, physical or mental disability, age, national origin, military and or veteran's status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.