Plant MRO Operations Program Manager

Our client has immediate openings for an On-Site MRO (Maintenance & Repair) Operations Manager. This is a long-term position based in St. Louis, MO in a multi-plant automotive manufacturing plant where our client is contracted to manage all MRO and non-production activities. The position reports to the Operations Director and is responsible for implementing and executing operational strategies regarding the plants’ non-production inventory supply management.
The Operations Manager will coordinate the work of existing on-site team members while also contributing the candidate’s own vision and leadership, which comes from 5-10 years of non-production supply, shop floor and crib management experience, preferably within an automotive manufacturing environment.
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS--7 to 10 years of shop floor management experience within a Tier 1 Auto Supplier or Major Auto Manufacturing environment*Implement MRO team recommendations and execute operational tactics to assure efficient non-production supply chain practices*Oversees implementation of the MRO solution, which hinges on the design and deployment of non-production materials management processes, procedures and systems; responsible for material usage reports.*Serve as a liaison between the firms’ consultants, plant stakeholders and other on-site supplier personnel*Applies expertise of best practices and relationship management skills in every situation*Proactively resolves MRO operational problems to ensure maximum efficiency, minimum costs and prevent supply shortages or operational delays*Insures efficient deployment and management of non-production commodities and categories *A customer oriented problem-solving professional with excellent communication skills*Solid understanding of MRO and non-production supply management activities***Bachelor Degree REQUIRED