City : Cambridge

Category : Supply Chain

Industry : Food and Beverage Industry

Employer : PepsiCo Canada

Responsibilities

• Oversee documentation for equipment repairs, budget preparation, and maintenance project tracking.
• Coordinate with the production department to ensure equipment and machinery operate at full capacity.
• Process purchase orders, issue parts through the Avantis system, and track parts while reconciling equipment inventory for repair projects.
• Maintain records of service cycles and other maintenance activities, including verifying physical counts with Avantis QOH (Quantity on Hand).
• Plan and schedule maintenance and service procedures, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
• Develop cost-effective solutions to reduce expenses on parts and contracts.
• Collaborate with the buyer and vendors on parts purchases, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) items and rush orders.
• Physically receive parts, match quantities with purchase orders, and properly store parts in inventory locations using both manual and forklift methods.
• Prioritize work orders, estimate time and manpower for larger jobs, and ensure the availability of internal and external labor resources.
• Work with the maintenance team on emergency parts orders and provide expert guidance, maintaining open communication with frontline technicians and management.
• Attend and facilitate various meetings

Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Experience in a food processing/packaging environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (SAP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to independently prepare and facilitate weekly meetings.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate work with other internal departments.
• Ability to effectively utilize CMMS Avantis.
• Motivation and positive attitude.
• Drive for improvement.