Maintenance, Repairs, Operations Specialist

BrightFarms

. Coordinate maintenance-related materials, spare parts, and inventory for Cox Farms' greenhouse and food manufacturing facilities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $79,000 - $102,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in MRO inventory management, including the coordination of maintenance materials and spare parts across multiple facilities. Proficient in using MRP/CMMS systems to support preventive and predictive maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MRO Inventory ManagementMRP/CMMS System ProficiencyPreventive Maintenance PracticesVendor ManagementRoot-Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Technical DegreeIndustrial Maintenance ExperienceInventory ManagementMechanical Equipment UnderstandingElectrical Equipment UnderstandingHydraulic Equipment UnderstandingPneumatic Equipment UnderstandingMaterial Request GenerationParts ManagementCost-Reduction Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

MRP SystemsCMMS SystemsMicrosoft OfficeNetSuiteSAPOracleMicrosoft Dynamics

Certifications & Qualifications

Trade CertificationTechnical Certification

Industry Keywords

MRO MaterialsSpare PartsPreventive MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceEquipment ReliabilitySafety ProceduresPPE Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate maintenance-related materials, spare parts, and inventory for Cox Farms' greenhouse and food manufacturing facilities
Lead setup of critical and consumable spare-parts inventory processes across the network
Partner with site maintenance managers, leads, and technicians to improve equipment reliability
Coordinate MRO materials, spare parts, tools, lubricants, and maintenance supplies
Manage MRO inventory levels and establish minimum/maximum inventory and critical-spare requirements
Create and maintain part numbers, descriptions, specifications, and equipment associations
Generate material requests, purchase requisitions, and maintenance-related orders
Collaborate with procurement to ensure critical maintenance parts are available
Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
Assist maintenance personnel in identifying parts, materials, and resources for planned and unplanned repairs
Maintain maintenance records, work orders, equipment histories, and material usage in the MRP/CMMS system
Monitor material usage and identify cost-reduction and inventory-efficiency opportunities
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding parts, availability, specifications, and lead times
Support or lead root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability
Support equipment installation, modification, and commissioning
Maintain an organized storeroom and parts-management process
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
Travel 40%+ across the network of greenhouses and farms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent experience required; bachelor's degree preferred
8–10+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, MRO, inventory management, manufacturing, or a related field
Experience delivering across multiple facilities and coordinating and influencing teams remotely
Experience using an MRP, ERP, CMMS, or computerized maintenance management system
Strong understanding of MRO materials, spare parts, and maintenance processes
Strong organizational and inventory-management skills
Ability to analyze MRP requirements and prioritize material needs
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
Ability to read equipment manuals, technical documentation, drawings, schematics, and parts information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business software
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple departments
Experience with purchasing, vendor management, or maintenance procurement
Preferred: experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar MRP/ERP systems
Preferred: previous experience in an MRO Specialist, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Stores, or Maintenance Materials role
Preferred: experience managing critical spare parts and maintenance inventory
Preferred: knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
Preferred: experience with equipment reliability and root-cause analysis
Preferred: technical certification or trade background in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or a related field
Must follow safety procedures and PPE requirements
Must be based at one of the three main facilities: Lorena, Texas; Macon, Georgia; or Yorkville, Illinois
Ability to travel 40%+ across the network of farms