MRO Project Manager
Kalamazoo, MI, US
ABOUT US:
RS Integrated Supply is a rapidly growing leader and global provider of comprehensive supply chain services that drive increased productivity and profitability for our clients, including Supply Chain Services, Asset Services, Master Data Leadership SM, and Technology. We currently deliver our highly focused expertise through integration at more than 220 customer sites across North America, Europe, and Singapore.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The MRO Project Manager supports cost-savings and business continuity initiatives by identifying and executing material conversion projects within MRO categories. This role focuses on evaluating alternate parts or suppliers, coordinating testing and approval processes, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to support adoption of recommended changes.
The Project Manager acts in an advisory and influencing capacity, providing data-driven recommendations to drive cost savings and material availability while partnering closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, procurement, and vendors. Success in this role requires strong project coordination, technical aptitude, organization, and the ability to influence without direct authority.
KEY RESPONSIBILIES
• Identify and initiate MRO conversion projects focused on cost savings and material availability
• Manage multiple MRO engineering and conversion projects, including project planning, timelines, follow-up, and execution
• Develop and present data-driven recommendations for alternate parts, suppliers, or materials
• Coordinate testing requirements and approval processes in partnership with engineering and quality teams
• Ensure timely execution of required testing through coordination with approved testing facilities
• Deliver test results to appropriate approvers and follow up to ensure required approvals are completed
• Partner with maintenance, operations, procurement, and vendors to support project execution
• Collect and analyze data from site CMMS and related systems to support project evaluation and reporting
• Maintain and update Continuous Improvement tools and related documentation
• Confirm completion of required documentation updates related to approved material or part changes
• Collaborate with regional and corporate support teams to track and report savings and project progress
• Follow all required site QMS procedures, training, and compliance requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree OR 4+ years of experience in project management, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, or a related technical field
• Project management experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• General technical reading and writing ability
• Experience in maintenance, MRO, or supply chain environments
• Material science experience preferred
Equal Employment OpportunityRS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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