MRO Specialist

Empower Innovation, Drive Efficiency: Join AstraZeneca's MRO Team and Make a Real Impact! At AstraZeneca'snew cell therapy facility in Rockville, Maryland, the newest addition to our global supply network, we aim to make a direct impact on patients by delivering life-saving cell therapies. This is your chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy! We are investing in internal capabilities across our R&D and manufacturing organizations to help us realize our ambition to discover and deliver next-generation cellular therapies.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a strong, transparent, and effective working relationship between maintenance & facilities, metrology, manufacturing, R&D, finance, internal support, and regulatory groups.
• Takes part in, or leads, continuous improvement initiatives to maximize parts inventory program efficiency.  
• Works with Purchasing to qualify new vendors and materials, by gathering and evaluating specification information.
• Procures MRO supplies and spare parts based on re-order report and/or material reservations in SAP.
• Helps identify parts required for repairs; and performs necessary research such as vendor, price, and lead time.
• Create and maintain MRO processes within and across departments to provide a reliable storeroom of critical spare parts.
• Advise responsible personnel of any problems, delays, etc., that could affect plant operations or delivery of product to customers.
• Performs cycle counting, and year-end inventory audits.
• Coordinate stocking, labeling, and kitting of spare parts in parts room.
• Oversee the issue and return of parts and materials.
• Set up and organize parts storeroom for most efficient storage and distribution.
• Responsible for tracking and assisting in the development of the inventory budget.
• Perform housekeeping as needed to ensure parts room is well-maintained.
• Comply with all safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing with MRO – Maintenance Parts Management
• Proficient knowledge working with SAP PM module and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong mathematical, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Practical problem-solving abilities
• General understanding of pharmaceutical equipment, GMP and GDP, and metrology, facilities, & process maintenance
• Physical ability to walk; work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• Experience supervising a small team in inventory management

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, 100% onsite in the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets. We continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. We champion a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are self-driven, thrive at pace, continuously learning and proactively taking on more, then AstraZeneca is the place for you!

Ready to make a big impact? Apply now to join our team and contribute to life-changing medicines!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.