Maintenance Coordinator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 68,769,792 - 80,231,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑On Bonus $1,000

Benefits begin Day 1

Uniforms provided

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Reading, PA, seeks a detail‑oriented Maintenance Coordinator to support our manufacturing facility. The role covers maintenance planning, CMMS management, contractor coordination, and MRO purchasing to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include inventory management, supplier evaluation, budgeting support, and KPI reporting, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and CMMS software (M3, mPulse, or similar).
• Experience managing MRO inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to support production and minimize downtime.
• Maintain and manage the CMMS (M3 and mPulse) with accurate work orders and maintenance records.
• Coordinate maintenance with outside contractors and process purchase orders.
• Manage MRO inventory, identify spare parts, monitor deliveries, and perform cycle counts.
• Handle purchasing for maintenance and engineering (MRO, capital equipment, blanket PO coordination).
• Source replacement parts, evaluate suppliers, and expedite deliveries.
• Support ISO compliance by maintaining calibration records for equipment.
• Monitor maintenance spending and assist in budgeting.
• Generate reports and KPIs on maintenance labor and inventory.
• Collaborate with teams on continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Vendor management

Budget awareness

Troubleshooting

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training in Maintenance/Industrial Technology

Tools

CMMS: M3

mPulse

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an organized and detail‑oriented Maintenance Coordinator to support our Reading manufacturing facility.

Location: Reading, PA. Shift: Monday‑Friday, 8‑hour shift between 7:00AM and 5:00PM.

The Maintenance Coordinator will serve as the central point for maintenance planning, MRO inventory management, purchasing, contractor coordination, and maintenance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to support production and minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain and manage the CMMS (M3 and mPulse), ensuring work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and maintenance records are accurate and up-to‑date.
• Coordinate maintenance work with outside contractors, scheduling repairs and services and processing purchase orders.
• Manage plant MRO inventory, identifying spare part requirements, ordering materials, monitoring deliveries, conducting cycle counts, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Perform purchasing activities for maintenance and engineering, including MRO materials, capital equipment, purchase orders, credit card purchases, and coordination of blanket purchase orders with the Purchasing department.
• Research and source replacement parts, evaluate suppliers, compare pricing, and expedite deliveries to support maintenance and production needs.
• Support ISO compliance by maintaining calibration and certification records for maintenance and designated plant testing equipment.
• Monitor maintenance spending and assist in managing the department's MRO budget.
• Generate reports and performance metrics to track maintenance labor, inventory control, equipment reliability, and other key performance indicators.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Support plant‑wide process improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical training in Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and CMMS software (M3, mPulse, or similar systems).
• Experience managing MRO inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and database systems.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated financial awareness and the ability to support budget management and cost control initiatives.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Pay Transparency

Pay Range: $24.00–$28.00 per hour. The posted salary may vary according to experience, education, training, and job‑related skills. The salary is subject to a geographic adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the listed location.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on Day1.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Sign‑On Bonus of $1,000.
• Uniforms, boots, and tools provided.
• Curated self‑paced learning and development programs for all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

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