Inventory Control Coordinator

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• Salary Range: $52,500 - $68,200
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

Position Summary: Provide support to the maintenance department performing a variety of cross-functional duties. Work closely with Asst. Plant Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor and all maintenance mechanics. This individual also has a responsibility to ensure and maintain a food safe environment through compliance to all requirements of programs/policies for Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Quality, Workplace Safety, SQA, OSHA, Environmental, and as may be required by Plant, Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supports without hesitation General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense Initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1.
• Assures that General Safety and Food Safety is an absolute priority by setting the example as a support resource of senior management.
• Provide support to the maintenance department by processing all paperwork, track parts usage and input data into computer systems related to PM's, work orders, Downtime, Environmental items, etc.
• Order all parts for inventory, receive them and catalog their arrival.
• Maintain parts tracking system.
• Maintain parts inventory system.
• Timely ordering of parts to reduce / eliminate the need for emergency parts ordering.
• Process all maintenance invoices dealing directly with vendors and OEM's. Track spending for departmental budget purposes.
• Maintain plant STOP database tracking all STOP audits. Prepare and distribute STOP reports in timely manner.
• Maintain environmental database (BEST) with updated information (wastewater, related info, refrigeration, vendor updates, etc.).
• Conduct audits / inspections as required.
• Operates within the department budget.
• Constant communication with supervisors and mechanics to reduce downtime in the facility.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

Results Oriented: The ideal candidate will have experience setting, achieving and exceeding business performance targets. S/he will consistently strive to achieve goals, in spite of obstacles, and will set contingency plans to ensure goals are met. S/he will be energized by working toward a tangible goal and will seek opportunities to improve on the status quo in an effort to exceed targets.

Collaborating & Influencing: Gains support and commitment up, down and across the organization, including from cross-functional leaders; uses internal and external contacts, connections and linkages to forge relationships and improve competitive position; partners with BU leadership, customers and cross-functional teams to identify and implement profit-driving strategies and programs.

Education and Work History:

• High School/ GED.
• 5 or more years of hands-on inventory management experience.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• The ability to analyze data using various operating systems and programs.
• The ability to work closely in a team based environment with all associates.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• High energy and desire to excel and drive positive change a must.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.