Purchasing MRO Management Support - 1st Shift

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation , Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers. We are actively seeking a MRO Management Support to join our Purchasing Department on 1st shift (core schedule, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm). Coordinate MRO operation Verify that Daily MRO issues have been recorded and Entered into PLEX Verify that daily MRO article cycle counts have been completed and recorded Verify that ROP has been appropriately processed Enter PO information into PLEX Assist other Purchasing associates in entering and maintaining of purchase orders process Manage MRO supplier quotation process and negotiate cost and contracts Support MRO Technician to ensure all articles are purchased at most economical cost Assist MRO Technician to ensure competitive resources are available for all articles Monitor and report monthly appropriate supplier performance Assist in the procurement of economical and quality articles for the daily operation at the best value and on-time delivery MRO Supplier Management – The management of MRO suppliers to assure their compliance with JIC needs and wants Build and maintain strong relationship with suppliers Work with Suppliers to maintain or exceed QCDM requirements Work with Suppliers to implement Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction Assist in the management and monitoring of MRO inventory levels Support and assist production departments – Support and assist production departments to improve and reduce cost associated with items issued from MRO Manage and report monthly on repair items and equipment sourced by MRO Support and assist other department when appropriate Assist in the development and improvement of department and company operation and processes. Assist and Support the training of MRO associates Other duties as assigned JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Compensation: Weekly Pay Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service Additional $0.50/hour for 2nd or 3rd shift premium Benefits: Paid vacation Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit) Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Hospital Indemnity Group Accident Critical Illness Company-paid Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Basic Life & AD&D Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings Spouse - flat $10,000 Child - flat up to $5,000 401k Retirement Traditional Contribution ROTH Contribution Company Match 401k Retirement Profit Share Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses) Company-paid uniforms, including laundering Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.) Holiday Pay Shutdown Pay Summer - around July 4th holiday Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus Annual Profit Share Bonus