Technical Spare Parts Coordinator

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Reporting to the Spare Parts Supervisor, the Technical Spare Parts Coordinator is responsible for quotes, orders, customer complaints and working with internal stake holders. Work is performed with some latitude for independent judgment and is reviewed periodically to assure conformity with departmental policies and procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and submit spare parts kits quotes. Estimate labor and material requirements based on engineering drawings.
• Provide technical assistance to customers over the phone. Assist customers in finding the proper part numbers for the spares required.
• Advise customers when orders are not being satisfied according to committed delivery date.
• Other assignments and duties the department Manager may provide.
• Prepare proposals for recommended and critical spare parts list.
• Evaluate parts costs in comparison to current pricing looking for opportunities to increase margins through either cost reduction or price increases.
• Order tracking and auditing, including expediting all purchased and manufactured parts with Purchasing/Manufacturing Dep’t as required, meeting the timely shipments of all spares orders.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely quotes for machine spare parts.
• Advise customer on all requirements of spares parts and parts warranty claims.
• Enter spare parts orders into current ERP system.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procure quotes from suppliers/vendors.
• Assist service colleagues for with parts identification and requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Hearing acuity required for safety reasons while on the assembly floor
• Exposure to high noise from machines operating nearby during visits to the assembly floor
• Most of work is done while sitting down
• Works with computer for prolonged periods of time
• Most work is performed in an office environment with occasional trips to the assembly floor and the warehouse.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is a position of trust and responsibility. Long working hours may be necessary on occasion in order to comply with deadlines (internal and external).
• 100% adherence to Mpac dress code policy is mandatory
• This position requires the employee to attend work properly groomed and dressed according to the position. Mpac attire is mandatory at all times

DESIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES:

• Decision-making — Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Behaves ethically — Ensures own behaviour and team members’ behaviour is consistent with Mpac standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Hands-on approach, ready to “roll-up his/her sleeves” and stay close to the action.
• Communicate Effectively— Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner.
• Achievement Motivation — Results oriented. Sets high standards and objectives
• Team Leadership — Effective at building support, thinks team first, promotes success in terms of team as well as individual success, and is adept at creating a shared vision.
• Organize— Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Problem Solving— Assesses problematic situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations.
• Impact and influence — Works effectively with and through others including where no formal authority exists

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Entrepreneurial attitude. Works well within a team atmosphere. Self-starter. Proactive approach. Willing to take challenges.
• Very knowledgeable in reading and understanding equipment drawings, pneumatic schematics and symbols.
• Post-secondary education in mechanical design or millwright. Experience with packaging equipment is a definite asset.