Maintenance Coordinator

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Repair and Operation (MRO) Coordinator to join our Chicago Bakery Maintenance team.  Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, this role supports the maintenance and repair operations of the facility to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of all equipment and systems related to production, processing, and other operations.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Managing inventory of Maintenance Repair and Operation (MRO) supplies and equipment.
  • Monthly reporting on maintenance team spend vs budget.
  • Create and update contracts and scheduling agreements in SAP for all bakery departments.
  • Update and forward new vendor information to accounts payable and maintain updated vendor list.
  • Initiate purchase requisitions (PRs) and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools
  • Manage month-end close, to include running and analyzing the Open purchase order (PO) Report, developing an accrual list and summary, and other reports as needed.
  • Participate in and/or lead process effectiveness and continuous improvement projects.

Who we are looking for:

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • 1+ years of experience managing the inventory of Maintenance Replacement Operating (MRO) components to ensure all repair items are available in the right quantity at the right time.
  • Previous work experience or knowledge of SAP systems.
  • Exceptional ability to work with others; build and maintain positive supplier and employee relations

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. 


Nearest Major Market: Chicago