Maintenance Storeroom Lead

Maintenance Storeroom Lead
LOCATION: Location - Winston Salem
REPORTS TO: Manager - Manager Maintenance and Reliability

About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

As the Maintenance Storeroom Lead you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance storeroom operations to ensure the availability, accuracy, and efficient management of maintenance spare parts, materials, and supplies. This role leads inventory control, procurement activities, vendor relationships, and storeroom personnel while supporting maintenance reliability objectives. The Maintenance Storeroom Lead partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, and external suppliers to optimize inventory levels, control costs, and ensure parts are available to support safe and reliable plant operations.

What you will do:
Inventory management:

• Organize and maintain inventory to ensure parts are accessible.
• Establish and monitor minimum/maximum stock levels.
• Perform cycle counts and use technology to track transactions accurately.
• Ensure all parts are charged to work orders.

Procurement and vendor management:

• Order parts, materials, and maintenance kits.
• Work with vendors to source cost-effective supplies and negotiate contracts.
• Manage vendor relationships and provide training when necessary.

Operational oversight:

• Ensure storeroom compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure storeroom.
• Assist in developing and implementing maintenance plans and managing the maintenance budget.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like stockouts and inventory turnover rate.

Team and project support:

• Support the maintenance management team and other staff by fulfilling parts requests.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Supervise and provide work direction to other storeroom staff

Who you are?

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, maintenance storeroom operations, supply chain, maintenance planning, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, food processing, chemical processing, or similar production environment.
• Experience with inventory control systems, ERP platforms, and CMMS software.
• Strong understanding of maintenance spare parts management and procurement processes.
• Experience leading or coordinating the work of others.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Certification in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Reliability, or Maintenance Management.
• Experience with SAP, Maximo, or similar enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory management best practices.

Why Join Ingredion?

• Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

Pay Range:

$84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.