Inventory and Equipment Coordinator

The Ohio Turnpike is seeking an experienced Inventory & Equipment Coordinator to work in our Maintenance/Engineering Department. If you want to accelerate your career growth, you need to stop thinking about today. Instead, think year one and beyond. Bring your talents and goals to one of Northern Ohio's vital resources and join the future of transportation.

If you are interested, here's what we can offer you:

• Salary ranges from $68,904.94 - $91,099.84 annually
• Excellent pension, and health care benefits
• Paid leave and holidays
• Growth and advancement
• Educational assistance and reimbursement

The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Duties

• Assists in the performance of infrastructure maintenance management, including material and ordering oversight, stockroom, fixed asset, small tool, and disposal management, recoverable work order administration, various administrative work and related activities of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission.
• Provides oversight and coordination of employees and work practices assigned to the various clerical duties across the turnpike, including division storeroom employees and section clerks.
• Performs random audit checks of material and supply inventory records to ensure that proper procedures are being followed.
• Provides department support for the management of issues dealing with the physical inventory of the turnpike's stock materials, fixed assets, small tools, and non-stock procurement methods.
• Assists in fleet and equipment maintenance management, including parts/material inventory and ordering oversight, warranty coordination, and disposal management.
• Assists in establishing preventative maintenance schedules, training, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fleet/equipment.
• Manages fleet data in the business application system; maintains equipment records and work orders, maintains and develops electronic forms, documents and refines business application procedures related to both fleet and inventory.
• Prepares requisitions, evaluates quotes, and initiates payments.
• Processes and maintains vehicle titles, vehicle and trailer license plates, and associated correspondence with Ohio BMV.
• Manages inventory descriptions and procedures for fleet and facility parts.
• Coordinates with various departments and work groups with respect to fleet related issues such as maintenance procedures, vehicle and equipment needs, training.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Engineer.

Major Worker Characteristics

• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of inventory and asset management principles, techniques, procedures, criteria.
• Knowledge of inventory control; safety practices pertaining to operation of supplies, materials, machinery, and equipment.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to learn a business application system and understand how equipment records, work orders, and material issues are related.
• Handle sensitive inquiries from vendors, contactors, officials, customers and the general public.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and instructions.
• Gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things.
• Work independently with little or no supervision; accept responsibility and solve problems.
• Knowledge and proficiency of the current inventory control practice; agency purchasing, requisition and receiving procedures; Commission rules governing procurement, inventory, asset management, and all associated activities and records.
• Skill and knowledge in the use of a personal computer; ability to carry out detailed instructions; complete documentation and forms accurately.
• Assist in the update of the maintenance department's procedures and operations that are related to inventory and asset management, including procurement, materials management, ordering, disposals, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years prior experience or training in inventory and storeroom operations or supply chain management required.
• Experience with vehicle and equipment fleets preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with ordering, receiving, and management of materials and services for highway maintenance operations (or related).
• Must possess proficiency in the use of computer equipment and programs including business application software, Microsoft Outlook, Access, Excel and Word.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver's license.

Unusual Working Conditions

The predominant work environment is the office in Berea; however, will be required to work weekly out of the Elmore and Hiram Maintenance Buildings; must be physically capable and sufficiently agile to perform a variety of field activities, which may require climbing, walking, running and lifting, visual and auditory observations. The work environment includes driving and field inspections during the day and night. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, dirt, grease, dust, unpleasant odors, confined spaces and loud noises while working outdoors. Must be able to navigate construction work sites on foot. Some climbing of ladders or obstacles may be required. May require varying work hours based upon construction season and projects. Required to travel throughout the distance of the Ohio Turnpike.