Maintenance Inventory Clerk

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading North American baking company as a Maintenance Clerk/Purchasing Administrator. In this role, you will manage purchasing activities, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support the maintenance department's operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment focused on innovation and quality. You'll be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, generating reports, and interacting with various departments to streamline processes. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Coverage

Work-Life Balance Programs

Financial Security Options

Opportunities for Continuous Growth

Flexible Spending Accounts

Performance-Based Incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a food manufacturing plant environment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service levels for spare parts and inventory accuracy.
• Utilize SAP to solve inventory issues and increase machine uptime.
• Provide timely reports on purchasing and inventory status.

Skills

Inventory Management

SAP

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Access

Excel

Word

Crystal Report Writer

Job description

Job Description

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Oakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity, and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Collaboration.

The Maintenance Clerk/Purchasing Administrator is responsible for managing all purchasing activities within the maintenance department, including issuing purchase orders, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role involves executing both scheduled and unscheduled work orders, coordinating departmental materials and resources, and interacting with other departments to facilitate team planning and scheduling. The position requires maintaining high-performance standards through positive actions and attitudes, ensuring products are produced on time, within specifications, and at minimal cost. Key responsibilities include physical material movement and tracking, documentation management, inventory metrics and reporting, receiving, customer service, and managing maintenance stores, all while adhering to World Class Principles.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain service level established by management in terms of spare part service level, inventory turns, inventory accuracy, and any other goals set by the department.
2. Develop action plans and dates to achieve the goals set forth by management and track progress on a regular basis as outlined by management.
3. Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System SAP fully and accurately to assist with solving inventory issues, reducing costs, increasing machine uptime and reliability, and providing management and associates with necessary information.
4. Assist Maintenance Manager and the Planner Coordinator in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for the stock room area in accordance with industrial manufacturing standards.
5. Obtain all necessary spare parts for new equipment installations as designated by the Maintenance Supervisors.
6. Support all major corporate and plant-sponsored initiatives. Receive, categorize, stock, and adjust stock room inventory for all maintenance-related items.
7. Assist in annual budget preparation related to safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
8. Provide timely reports to department management, including weekly and monthly status reports such as Purchasing, Inventory, and Budget reports. Nonstandard spend must be justified with reasons for purchase.
9. Represent the company's interests when dealing with outside contractors and vendors.
10. Order and maintain supplies and arrange for office maintenance equipment.
11. Generate and maintain documentation for capital projects.

Job Requirements:

1. A high school diploma or GED is required.
2. At least 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing plant environment.
3. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
4. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees.
5. Strong knowledge of SAP, MS Access, Excel, Word, and Crystal Report Writer.

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $23.00

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

Our benefits include health & wellness coverage, work-life balance programs, financial security options, opportunities for continuous growth, flexible spending accounts, and performance-based incentives. We believe in supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability to ensure mutual success.

Aspire Bakeries values each team member's contribution. The starting pay will be determined based on factors such as location, shift, education, skills, and experience. We offer a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits program. Wage rates for union positions are governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.