Maintenance Coordinator

As a Maintenance Coordinator at Shearer’s, you will be responsible for requisitioning maintenance equipment and supplies, monitoring inventory levels, creating purchase orders for outside service contracts, and assisting with maintaining departmental records. Your role will involve working collaboratively with supervisors to ensure optimal resource availability for smooth operations.

To be considered for the Maintenance Coordinator role at Shearer’s, you'll need strong organizational skills, the ability to make sound purchasing decisions, and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Additionally, having experience in preventive and predictive maintenance principles will give you a competitive edge.

The Maintenance Coordinator position at Shearer’s operates on a day shift schedule from 7 AM to 3 PM, but flexibility is essential as you may occasionally work weekends to support plant operations. We value your time and well-being, making it important to have a solid work-life balance.

All Maintenance Coordinators at Shearer’s benefit from a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan with company matching, and paid time off after 90 days. You will also have opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

At Shearer’s, a positive work environment is fostered through collaboration and teamwork, where Maintenance Coordinators are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to problem-solving. Our commitment to safety and efficiency, combined with an inclusive culture, allows you to thrive in your role.

When answering this question, detail your previous experience using inventory management systems like Maintenance Connection. Highlight how you monitored stock levels, generated requisitions, and collaborated with team members to ensure timely orders.

Share your strategies for assessing urgent tasks and how you prioritize based on the impact on production. You can mention tools you use to keep yourself organized, such as task lists or digital planning tools.

Discuss your approach to building rapport with vendors, such as communication style, regular check-ins, and how you negotiate effectively for better pricing or terms.

Explain your response strategy, detailing how you assess the urgency of repairs, communicate with team members, and find resources quickly to ensure minimal downtime.

Express your commitment to safety protocols and how you integrate safety measures in maintenance processes, ensuring that your actions support a safe work environment.

Use the STAR method to narrate a specific instance where you identified an inefficiency, the steps you took to implement a change, and the positive outcome it led to in terms of time or cost savings.

Share examples of how you collaborated with other departments to achieve collective goals, emphasizing communication skills and ability to adapt to different working styles.

Mention specific resources such as industry publications, webinars, or professional associations you follow to enhance your knowledge in maintenance practices and technologies.

List the tools you have experience with, such as Maintenance Connection or other CMMS systems, and explain how they benefited your previous roles.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing active listening, promoting open communication, and finding mutually agreeable solutions to maintain a collaborative team dynamic.