Jack Link’s Protein Snacks
Food Manufacturing
MaintenanceMaterialsManager
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“Maintenance Materials Manager at Jack Link’s Protein Snacks. Skills: Maintenance materials management, MRO inventory, Spare parts management. Define optimal inventory levels. Maintain optimal inventory levels”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize equipment uptime; Optimize inventory levels; Control R&M budget; Deliver right parts; Deliver parts at right time; Deliver parts at right cost; Prevent production downtime; Eliminate downtime from shortages; Reduce R&M spend; Reduce waste; Reduce emergency purchases; Reduce expediting costs; Reduce obsolete inventory; Reduce excess inventory; Improve inventory turns; Improve service levels; Improve inventory accuracy
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
Wear Personal Protective Equipment, Stand for extended periods, Use hands/arms to push/pull/reach, Occasionally lift above head, Occasionally lift 25 pounds, Infrequently lift 50 pounds, Visually inspect equipment, Visually inspect product
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7–10+ years maintenance materials experience, 7–10+ years MRO experience, 7–10+ years supply chain experience, Experience in automated manufacturing, Experience managing multi-million dollar inventory, Experience managing multi-million dollar spend
Nice to Have
SAP experience preferred, Maximo experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Define optimal inventory levels
Maintain optimal inventory levels
Classify critical spares
Manage critical spares
Balance inventory investment
Establish reorder points
Establish safety stock
Establish stocking strategies
Ensure parts availability
Eliminate downtime from shortages
Coordinate critical equipment needs
Prioritize parts availability
Partner with Maintenance Planner
Align inventory with schedule
Ensure parts are kitted
Support shutdown planning
Source maintenance parts
Procure maintenance components
Procure maintenance services
Manage vendor relationships
Develop alternate sourcing
Lead storeroom operations
Manage storeroom receiving
Manage storeroom issuing
Manage storeroom cycle counting
Ensure inventory accuracy
Ensure system integrity
Standardize organization
Eliminate obsolete inventory
Eliminate excess inventory
Eliminate duplicate inventory
Manage maintenance materials spending
Track maintenance materials spending
Identify cost reduction opportunities
Execute cost reduction opportunities
Analyze inventory turns
Reduce emergency purchases
Reduce expediting costs
Ensure accurate parts data setup
Maintain accurate parts data
Standardize naming conventions
Standardize descriptions
Standardize BOM structures
Maintain equipment BOMs
Use data to forecast demand
Improve inventory decisions
Partner with Reliability Engineering
Identify required critical spares
Support failure analysis
Ensure correct parts visibility
Ensure historical usage visibility
Drive improvements in inventory turns
Drive improvements in service levels
Drive improvements in inventory accuracy
Eliminate recurring parts issues
Lead storeroom personnel
Develop storeroom personnel
Lead inventory analysts
Develop inventory analysts
Lead maintenance buyers
Develop maintenance buyers
Establish clear processes
Establish clear expectations
Establish clear accountability
Drive continuous improvement
Align with Maintenance
Align with Reliability
Align with Procurement
Participate in planning processes
Participate in performance review processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Maintenance execution readiness; Reliability critical spares; Procurement sourcing strategy; Finance budget control
Full Job Description
At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—[Jack Link’s®](https://www.jacklinks.com/) , [Lorissa’s Kitchen®](https://www.lorissaskitchen.com/) , [Golden Island®](https://www.goldenislandjerky.com/) , [BiFi®](https://www.bifi.com/en) , and [Peperami®](https://www.peperami.tv/) and [KOOEE!®](https://www.kooeesnacks.com.au/) to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Position Summary The Maintenance Materials Manager is responsible for the strategy, control, and execution of all maintenance spare parts, MRO inventory, and materials management processes supporting a highly automated, 24/7 food manufacturing facility. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, optimal inventory levels, and cost control by delivering the right parts, at the right time, at the right cost—while supporting a multi-million-dollar repairs and maintenance (R&M) budget. This position is a critical enabler
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