MRO Coordinator

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role  - What you will do in this role

Dow has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for our MRO Coordinator in Carrollton, KY.

Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Assures effective compliance to Dows financial controls rules and targets.
• Runs, monitor and course-correct all MRO health metrics for the site.
• Monitors supplier performances regarding timelines and completeness of deliveries.
• Monitors resource needs, resource allocation for all MRO related functions. Supports and escalates MRO resource performance deviations. It is the key relationship professional between Dow MRO and the augment staffing team
• Acts as problem solver for technical aspects on MRO materials.
• Supports and possibly coordinates MRO work process improvements
• Works as liaison for MRO needs for the site together with all interfacing processes and needs.
• Documents Critical Spare Part Definition and parameters for a critical spare parts.
• Handles reservations and backorders for MRO inventory items. Sets up new items for inventory and executes MRO inventory replenishments.
• Assists the business in articulating the business MRO supply strategy.
• Supports Material Master Management, Expandable Consumable Material Management Process (ECMMP), Slow Moving and Obsolete Part Management and Investment Recovery.
• Serves as the focal point responsible for the Generation of Code requests for inventoried and non -inventoried MRO material.
• Executes Order Recommendation process. Analyzes, establishes and manages MRO inventory levels. Maintains MRO inventory records and parameters. Performs technical identification of new and/or existing MRO materials. Participates in standardization of MRO materials.
• Analyzes surplus/obsolete materials or equipment and initiates investment recovery process.
• Participates in systems support functions including changes to programs, functionality and testing.

Ultimately become the Site MRO DAS (Discipline Activity Specialist)

Serves as an expert in a specific discipline / area of expertise who works across work processes throughout and between geographies/sites.

• Ensures alignment of site disciplines to global strategies, work processes and best practices through site representation on Global Discipline/Emphasis teams and supports the implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET).
• Serves as an expert in a specific discipline / area of expertise who works across work processes throughout and between Geography's/ Sites.
• Promotes discipline knowledge exchange and its quality application through technical coaching.
• Leads the implementation of high value globally supported improvement opportunities.
• Networks broadly within the technical community (Communication).
• Supports Maintenance Procedure Use Policy
  • Performs technical reviews of procedures.
  • Serves as a technical resource during procedure creation and review.
  • Supports development of the “Procedure Exemption List”.
  • Creates/develops/changes/updates job procedures and checklists, and initiates procedure MOC’s.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

• A minimum of High school diploma or equivalent degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Maintenance or in Operations roles.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Skills - An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential

• Work experience in MRO and/or GMWP (Global Maintenance Work Process) Roles.
• SAP Experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and can learn new systems quickly.

Skills - Specific abilities and expertise required to perform tasks effectively in this role (must haves)

• Computer Acumen: Ability to understand and use technology to solve problems and achieve goals.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Multi-tasking: Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide others to achieve a common goal.
• Self-Starter: Ability to begin work or undertake a project on your own initiative
• Safety Conscious: Must be aware of potential hazards and dangers, and being prepared to handle them.
• Reliability: Ability to meet commitments, deadlines and standards of performance.

We do not offer relocation assistance for this position. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

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