Parts Leader I

over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Parts Leader for our First Quality Retail Services located in Lewistown. This position will be responsible for responsible for supervising, directing, and coordinating the training and work of all the Parts Specialists who maintain parts inventory for all machinery, equipment and components. Prepares work schedules, assigns work, and oversees the progress of work assignments. Maintains inventory accuracy with PC based parts control system and generates reports from this system as required.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
• Supervises, directs, coordinates and trains all parts specialist.
• Prepares and conducts performance evaluations on time for all parts specialists.
• Administers disciplinary actions in a professional manner when required.
• Assigns and monitors progress of assigned work or projects.
• Promotes team atmosphere within the group.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels in the parts room.
• Monitors and adjust Min and Max reorder points as needed.
• Shares knowledge with team members to promote a high skill level in the group.
• Addresses all matters of concern presented from parts personnel in a timely fashion.
• Prepares reports and updates in a clear and concise manner.
• Contacts outside vendors for special projects when required.
• Completes performance evaluations and disciplinary actions when required.
• Attends all training seminars provided by the company when applicable.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience required.
• Inventory management experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of technology and mechanics.
• Advanced knowledge in inventory management.
• Advanced knowledge in computer-based parts management systems.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!

Closing Date: 08/11/2025

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.