MAINTENANCE - ADMINISTRATIVE_ASSISTANT_I

Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO!

Job Summary: Workflow planner for Maintenance Department including Scheduling and Documentation of all Preventative and Corrective Maintenance, Purchase Order planning, tracking KPI and General Administrative Assistance to the Production and Facility Maintenance Department.

Essential Functions:

• Track and submit purchase requisitions
• Document and ship returns of equipment to vendors (cores, refunds, etc.)
• Track and document KPI metrics
• Track repair parts ordered and equipment ordered
• Negotiate cost quotes of repair parts/supplies with vendors
• Continuously improve and enforce the integrity of the vendor base through programmed activities
• Identify and investigate opportunities for cost reduction of purchased products, goods, and services and negotiate innovative programs with suppliers to lower cost
• Authorizes purchases within budgetary limitations, obtains approvals for purchases beyond personal authorization ceiling as oracle buyer
• Communicate with suppliers on frequent basis on order requirements
• Ensures 5S procedures are followed
• Submit and track Capitol requests
• Receive items from vendors into Oracle and physical locations
• Provide clerical support when needed such as typing correspondence and other material; preparing graphs and charts, etc.
• Assists management in compiling data for special projects and equipment repair history
• Convert purchase requests into purchase orders as a buyer
• Submit purchase requests to Accounting for capitol acquisitions as a buyer
• Work directly with Accounting to correct invoice issues
• Train associates as needed on Oracle and Capitol purchase process
• Positive support for Safety Programs and ISO/TS Programs
• All other duties as assigned

Education:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED

Experience/Skills/Requirements:

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage time & priorities
• Behave in a positive manner that enhances the success of the company

Physical/Ergonomic Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation with the ability to travel between facilities

Nifco has a long-standing policy of non-discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully