The Opportunity

Reporting to the MRO supervisor the MRO Coordinator maintains the inventory management and warehousing long-term strategies based on the consequences of equipment failure and the business’ needs/acceptable risks (i.e. unscheduled downtime versus inventory levels). They consider these business parameters, the tools available and how best to support The Maintenance department.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

- Collaborate with MRO team, including purchasers to ensure optimal stock levels of critical spare parts.
- Conduct inventory cycle counts including physical counts.
- Compare physical stock count to SAP stock to ensure accuracy and reconcile differences.
- Create bin locations physically and in SAP system.
- Stock bin locations with spare parts and maintain an organized storeroom.
- Maintain the spares criticality (ABC classification) in SAP for all inventoried parts.
- Set Min/Max levels based on usage rate, usage patterns, delivery times, targeted service levels, equipment criticality and required safety stock levels
- Work with Planner to ensure all required parts are available prior to the work being scheduled
- Process all returned parts as required (by reason for return)
- Resolve shortfalls in Inventory Levels.
- Apply the Materials Management process in support planned maintenance operations.
- Continuously improve the Materials/Inventory Management performance based on Maintenance and Operational results and data.
- Maintain vendor information attached to the material part numbers (I.e. Lead time, vendor part #, etc...).
- Conduct materials requests.
- Follow the spare parts disposal process.
- Review past work order history.
- Process parts/materials request to meet time requirement.
- Verify that parts/materials received conform to the PO and are in good condition. Inform Purchasing if the quantity of parts/materials does not correspond to the PO or are damaged.
- Identify new, used, broken and refurbished spare parts in the warehouse and track in SAP.




- Follow the plant split valuation process for repairs/refurbishment requirements.
- Track materials warranties in SAP for major/high value parts.
- Comply with the slow moving and obsolete parts program applying company rules to categorize these.
- Ensure provision of care and preservation for spare parts in the warehouse.
- Oversee the documented parts receiving and issuing processes.
- Maintain the barcode / RFID receiving / issuing system (as applicable).
- Kit and stage all required parts for scheduled work prior to the work being added to the schedule
- Participate in the Maintenance department's continuous improvement initiatives.
- Use visual management techniques to improve key MRO performance indicator results.
- Shipping/Receiving for vacation coverage.

What You’ll Bring

- Grade 12 plus up to 2 years of study in a related field, technical school diploma at a community college, university or equivalent, plus a trade, apprenticeship, or operating training. College diploma/certificate in Purchasing/Inventory management preferred.
- Highly organized individual capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced workplace.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with effective organized filing process ability
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office computer skills. Individuals with SAP knowledge preferred
- 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- Embraces the Maple Leaf Leadership Edge Core Values
- Good understanding of food processing and regulatory requirements

Additional Information

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to me

📌 Coordinator, Operations (Winnipeg)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Winnipeg