Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.
Summary: This position will facilitate, coordinate, research, purchase, and maintain inventory control accuracy/cycle counts of specialized equipment parts, instrumentation & general service repair items. The Parts and Service Planner is also responsible for maintaining the company's CMMS system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Contact & coordinate repair services providers for contract maintenance of plant infrastructure equipment: HVAC, Air Compressors, Fork Truck, and General Facility Building Maintenance repairs.
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Purchase machine parts, spare parts and supplies as needed by contacting vendors, requesting quotes, and submitting purchase requests via established procedures.
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Research, analyze, and source mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components by reviewing technical specs (size, function, placement) and using all available vendor networks to secure proper replacement parts.
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Perform local pickup and delivery of parts, tools, emergency MRO supplies and other materials as needed from local vendors and distributors to minimize machine downtime.
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Receive and stock parts by Department and process section, ensuring 5S standards are maintained in the parts area.
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Maintained high parts inventory accuracy by executing structured CMMS cycle-count schedules, conducting tri-weekly audits on high-velocity components, and delivering detailed quarterly discrepancy reports to the Facilities Engineering Manager.
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Review work orders that are designated “pending review” and examine for completeness and accuracy before closing out the Work Order.
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Provide report detailing the previous week’s Work Orders.
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Control PM tracking and maintenance of the PM schedule for all production lines and facility.
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Collaborate with department management, plant management, and facility management for the PM program.
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Control / manage company pool car fleet, including maintenance, repairs, and key control.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Education/Experience/Skills:
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
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Must possess a valid state driver's license with a clean driving record to perform local part pickups.
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Purchasing, Maintenance Planners, CMMS Administrator or Inventory Control experience preferred.
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Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic technical knowledge to work with vendors on exact part specifications, ensuring accurate procurement and identifying high-quality aftermarket alternatives when OEM parts are unavailable.
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Ability to navigate CMMS platforms.
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Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and is expected to use proper lifting techniques at all times. Specific vision abilities required for this role includes close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use computer, telephone use hands to finger. The employee may occasionally be required to feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch, and talk or hear.
Travel Requirements:
The position requires local driving only (part pickups/deliveries within 30 miles); no overnight travel is required.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Individuals are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at designated times and in specified environments in accordance with established safety program requirements. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. While performing job duties, individuals may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Legal Notice:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job and the responsibilities to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. YKK AP America Inc. reserves the right to add or remove duties or otherwise modify this job description at any time in its sole discretion. Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is at-will. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment, guarantee employment for any definite period of time, or otherwise modify the at-will nature of employment with the Company. The essential functions of this position are set forth in the above job description and may be subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. To qualify for this position, an employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. YKK AP America Inc. The Company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
TAWANA MUHAMMAD
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YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window).
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Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test consistent with state and federal law.
For candidates applying for positions in the state of California
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