Watershed Foods LLC · 20 hours ago
MRO Procurement & Materials Specialist
Gridley, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWatershed Foods LLC is seeking a MRO Procurement & Materials Specialist responsible for sourcing, purchasing, inventory control, and supplier management of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations materials. The role ensures critical spare parts and services are available to support uninterrupted plant operations while maintaining food safety and regulatory compliance.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Source, negotiate, and procure MRO materials, spare parts, and services for plant operations and maintenance
Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost, quality, and delivery performance
Identify cost-reduction and standardization opportunities without compromising safety or quality
Manage contracts, pricing agreements, and vendor performance reviews
Maintain optimal inventory levels to support maintenance and production uptime
Implement and manage min/max, reorder points, and cycle counting programs
Organize and maintain MRO storeroom in accordance with GMP, food safety, and audit standards
Track obsolete, slow-moving, and critical spare parts
Ensure all MRO materials meet food safety, GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and sanitation requirements
Verify supplier compliance with food industry regulations and company standards
Support internal and external audits related to materials, inventory, and supplier controls
Utilize CMMS, ERP, or inventory systems to process purchase orders, receipts, and inventory transactions
Maintain accurate documentation, part descriptions, and BOMs
Generate reports on spend, inventory turns, stockouts, and supplier performance
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to understand material needs
Support maintenance planning and shutdown activities with timely material availability
Act as a point of contact for MRO-related issues and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in MRO procurement, materials management, or storeroom operations
Experience in food manufacturing, beverage, or regulated manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and procurement best practices
Proficiency with ERP/CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Maximo, Infor, etc.)
Benefits
PPO or HSA medical benefits with Employer Contributions.
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability insurance.
401K with a competitive company match.
8 Holidays, Vacation accrual, PTO program, Parental Leave.
Attendance, Safety, Service Awards.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Uniform and Boots provision.
Employee Assistance Program.
Chaplain Program.
Smart Dollar.
Company Events and Luncheons.
Paid Volunteer Days.
Referral bonuses.
Company
Watershed Foods LLC
Watershed Foods, LLC, is a progressive, growth-oriented company involved in the food and biotech sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Center for Dairy Research (CDR)
2024-06-11Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Derek Meiss, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Aaron Anliker
President & COO
Recent News
Food Business News
2026-01-07
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