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Storeroom Manager
Role Purpose / Mission
The Storeroom Manager is responsible for overseeing all Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) inventory at the plant level. This role ensures the availability, accuracy, and consistency of critical maintenance and operations supplies through systematic planning and consistent and clear communication. The Storeroom Manager collaborates closely with maintenance, engineering, procurement, and operations to reduce downtime, optimize cost, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position is key to sustaining Webco’s values of reliability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage MRO inventory levels to ensure availability for production, maintenance, and facility operations.
- Manages emergency and urgent purchases to support equipment downtime, projects, and other critical tasks.
- Monitor inventory metrics, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate records in ERP systems.
- Collaborate and communicates effectively with procurement, operations, and maintenance teams to meet and forecast demand and plan replenishment.
- Oversee receiving, storage, and issue of MRO materials to internal stakeholders.
- Build a cohesive team that can meet the supply needs of the plant and keep operations running.
- Lead MRO team members, including storeroom attendants, storeroom forklift drivers, and entry attendants, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
- Analyze and optimize inventory turnover, carrying costs, and supplier lead times.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and favorable terms.
- Develop reporting and KPIs to track MRO inventory performance, usage, and cost savings.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, material flow, and storage efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in MRO storage and handling.
Core Competencies & Skills
Skill/Competency
Description / Tools
Inventory Management
Strong knowledge of MRO inventory practices, forecasting, and material handling.
Data & Systems Proficiency
Proficient in inventory software systems and Excel; able to analyze data and trends.
Standardization
Skilled in part naming consistency, labeling, and categorization best practices.
Collaboration
Works well across departments to support uptime and operational reliability.
Organization & Accuracy
Maintains clean, accurate, and efficient inventory processes across multiple locations.
Process Improvement
Continuously seeks ways to enhance inventory control and reduce downtime or waste.
Vendor Management
Manages supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of parts.
Communication
Clearly communicates updates, needs, and strategies across teams and locations.
Character Attributes / Soft Skills (Aligned with Webco’s Core Values)
Attribute
Description / Observable Behaviors
Accountability
Takes ownership of inventory accuracy and system improvement efforts.
Team-Oriented
Collaborates across departments to ensure seamless supply of critical parts.
Initiative
Identifies inventory gaps or inefficiencies before they affect production or maintenance.
Attention to Detail
Meticulous in maintaining accurate records and standardized practices.
Reliability
Ensures continuity of supply and supports minimal downtime through proactive management.
Problem-Solving
Finds creative solutions to supply chain, stocking, or naming standard issues.
Adaptability
Adjusts quickly to changing operational needs, supplier disruptions, or system upgrades.
Performance Indicators / Success Metrics
- Inventory Accuracy: High cycle count accuracy rate across locations.
- Standardization Compliance: Consistent naming, categorization, and labeling practices implemented and maintained.
- Cost Control: Reduction in inventory-related downtime, waste, or excess spending.
- System Efficiency: Improved inventory visibility, automated alerts, and reduced stockouts or overstocking.
- Cross-Functional Satisfaction: Positive feedback from maintenance, procurement, and plant leaders.
- Audit Outcomes: Clean internal and external audit results with complete and up-to-date documentation.
- Team Development: Trained and aligned inventory staff across facilities.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: 3–5+ years of MRO or inventory management experience, preferably across multiple sites.
- Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in inventory or CMMS systems; Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge: Understanding of part standardization, cycle counts, inventory forecasting, and vendor management.
- Attitude: A positive, service‑oriented attitude while working under pressure, maintaining composure.
- Team-Development: Ability to develop and maintain a cohesive team focused on reliably serving key customers.
Preferred:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Operations, or equivalent experience.
- Certifications: Certification in Inventory Management (CPIM, CIRM, etc.)
- Industry Experience: Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments.
- Process Improvement: Demonstrated success in improving or standardizing MRO processes or systems.
- System Implementation: Involvement in new inventory or maintenance system rollouts or upgrades.
Typical Physical Demands
- Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day on a regular basis.
- May require extended hours during audits, inventory implementations, or emergencies.
- Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, squatting, kneeling, and walking warehouse or shop floors.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
- Uses standard office equipment and handheld inventory tools.
- May walk or stand in warehouse or maintenance areas for prolonged periods.
Typical Working Conditions
- Works in both office and warehouse/storage environments.
- Office spaces are clean, climate-controlled, and low-noise.
- Warehouses and plant areas may include exposure to noise, dust, metal parts, and moving machinery.
- Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and other equipment based on location-specific policies.
- Some travel between Webco facilities required to support site inventory alignment and audits.
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