Facilities Operations CMMS Administrator

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. in the United States (Greater Kansas City area) is seeking a full-time Facilities Operations CMMS Administrator to manage the CMMS, track assets, and oversee parts inventory and purchasing.

You will schedule and dispatch work orders, generate KPI reports, train staff on CMMS best practices, and partner with Facility Operations and supply chain teams to optimize maintenance operations and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or 4 years equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in maintenance administration, inventory control, and/or procurement.
• Minimum 3 years administrative support and demonstrated project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience with CMMS software (e.g. SAP, Maximo, eMaint, or similar).
• Demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of facility operations and facility maintenance.
• Familiarity with inventory control and purchasing procedures.
• Strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CMMS assets, preventive maintenance schedules, and work orders.
• Generate reports on maintenance activities, equipment downtime, and work order completion rates (KPIs).
• Train team members on CMMS usage and best practices.
• Develop and implement inventory control processes within the CMMS.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely parts and materials delivery.
• Schedule and dispatch work orders based on urgency and resources.

Skills

CMMS administration

Inventory management

Procurement

Work order scheduling

Vendor coordination

Reporting & analytics

Team training

Facilities operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SAP

Maximo

eMaint

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Facilities Operations CMMS Administrator at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), data collection, overseeing parts inventory, scheduling and dispatching work orders, and handling purchasing for the department’s needs.

Essential Functions

• Partner with Facility Operations, PDC, and EHS teams by maintaining accurate records, optimizing inventory levels, and coordinating workflows and minimizing equipment downtime, controlling costs, and improving overall operational execution, efficiency and safety
• Exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, ensuring that the Facility Operations team has the necessary resources and support to keep equipment and facilities operating at peak performance

CMMS Administration:

• Manage, maintain and update the CMMS system, ensuring accuracy in asset records, preventive maintenance schedules, and work orders
• Generate reports on maintenance activities, equipment downtime, and work order completion rates (Critical Business KPIs)
• Train team members on CMMS usage and best practices

Parts Inventory Management:

• Develop and implement inventory control processes within the CMMS to ensure accurate stock counts and reduce discrepancies
• Manage and maintain accurate inventory records within the CMMS, ensuring all parts and materials are properly cataloged, labeled, and tracked
• Generate inventory reports from the CMMS to track usage trends, stock turnover, and aging parts to improve procurement planning
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials required for maintenance activities, ensuring no delays in production
• Monitor and track stock levels of maintenance parts and materials, ensuring timely reordering to prevent shortages and avoid overstocking through maintaining proper Min/Max levels

Work Order Scheduling & Dispatch:

• Partner with Facility Operations Leadership to effectively prioritize, schedule, and dispatch work orders to technicians based on urgency and resource availability
• Monitor work order progress and update statuses in CMMS in partnership with local maintenance/engineering teams, and onsite vendors
• Recognize specific safety hazards related to planned maintenance activities
• Coordinate with Facility Operations and PDC teams to optimize workflow and minimize disruptions
• Estimate the work hours required for work order tasks and determine the total work duration
• Analyze equipment downtime data, and develop/manage a warranty process to enhance OEM uptime and reduce costs

Purchasing & Vendor Coordination:

• Create, process, and track purchase orders (POs) for maintenance-related materials, ensuring that orders are accurate, processed promptly, and tracked until delivery
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of maintenance parts and materials and negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times to optimize procurement costs
• Verify that all materials purchased meet safety and quality standards, and that they comply with all regulatory and operational requirements specified in the CMMS
• Handle returns for defective or incorrect materials, ensuring warranty claims are processed efficiently and that all actions are recorded in the CMMS

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR a minimum of 4 years equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years experience in maintenance administration, inventory control, and/or procurement
• Must possess minimum of 3 years administrative support and demonstrated project management experience
• Demonstrated experience with CMMS software (e.g. SAP, Maximo, eMaint, or similar)
• Demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must possess demonstrated knowledge of facility operations and facility maintenance
• Must possess familiarity with inventory control and purchasing procedures
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrates a dedication to providing quality customer service
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
• Must be detail-oriented and work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
• Must demonstrate effective analytical skills to critically evaluate and grasp complex concepts quickly
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work collaboratively with others

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in maintenance coordination, purchasing, or inventory management

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits