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Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!
Key Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned to support facility and maintenance needs across Lexington Operations as required.
CMMS Administration & Work Order Management (Primary Focus)
- Serve as the site CMMS owner and primary administrator for maintenance activities.
- Receive, review, prioritize, issue, and track corrective, preventive, and project-related work orders.
- Ensure work orders include clear scope, required materials, labor estimates, safety considerations, and completion documentation.
- Close work orders in CMMS with accurate labor, parts usage, downtime, and failure data to maintain reliable maintenance history.
- Monitor backlog, PM compliance, and work order metrics; provide reports and insights to Maintenance and Engineering leadership.
- Ensure CMMS workflows align with maintenance procedures, audits, and regulatory requirements.
Asset Management & Preventive Maintenance
- Maintain accurate and complete asset records for facility and assigned operational equipment, including:Asset hierarchy Equipment criticality Manufacturer data Spare parts and BOMs
- Develop, write, optimize, and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) procedures for:Building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities) Facility infrastructure Selected operational or support equipment
- Schedule weekly, monthly, semiannual, and annual PMs in CMMS to ensure compliance and asset reliability.
- Review PM effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for frequency or task improvements.
Maintenance Crib & Inventory Management
- Own and manage the maintenance crib and spare parts inventory, including:Stocking, labeling, and organization Cycle counts and inventory accuracy Min/max and reorder point management
- Source, purchase, and receive maintenance materials, tools, and spare parts.
- Obtain quotations, place purchase orders, track deliveries, and coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
- Maintain cost control and inventory optimization while minimizing downtime risk.
- Issue parts to maintenance technicians and contractors; ensure accurate CMMS inventory transactions.
- Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering to identify critical spares and improve parts standardization.
Contractor & Maintenance Support Coordination
- Coordinate and support outside contractors by issuing work orders, ensuring scope clarity, and verifying material readiness.
- Assist with scheduling facility maintenance activities to minimize operational disruption.
- Support equipment installations, relocations, and facility modifications through CMMS planning and material coordination.
- Operate fork trucks and material-handling equipment as trained for inventory and material movement.
Safety, Compliance & Standards
- Support maintenance safety and regulatory compliance by ensuring PM documentation and work orders meet required standards.
- Promote organized, clean, and safe crib and work environments.
- Follow company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable local and state regulations.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Manager, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
- Communicate maintenance priorities, material constraints, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Accept task direction and prioritization from the Maintenance Manager or Engineering leadership.
- Act as a bridge between field execution and maintenance planning.
Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate CMMS records for:Work orders PM completion Asset history Inventory transactions
- Generate maintenance, inventory, and compliance reports as required.
- Track KPIs such as PM compliance, backlog health, inventory turns, and asset reliability indicators.
Position Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in:CMMS administration Maintenance planning/scheduling Maintenance inventory or storeroom management Industrial or facilities maintenance environment
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environments preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- Working knowledge of:Industrial facility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities) Preventive maintenance principles Maintenance inventory management CMMS platforms (asset management, work orders, PMs, inventory modules)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to analyze maintenance data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Proficient in reading technical manuals, procedures, and asset documentation.
- Basic math skills related to inventory, costing, and measurements.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, and communicate.
- Occasional lifting of inventory and materials:Up to 25 lbs regularly Up to 50 lbs frequently Up to 100 lbs occasionally
- Ability to work in industrial environments including maintenance shops and storerooms.
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Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.
