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Job Description

Description:

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $28.00 - $37.25 / hour. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography.

In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Facilities Asset Coordinator is responsible for supporting effective tracking, maintenance, and optimization of an organization’s assets throughout their lifecycle. By ensuring accurate asset documentation and compliance with company policies, the Asset Coordinator helps to minimize losses, streamline operations, and support financial planning and reporting related to physical assets.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records across all asset management systems
• Track the full lifecycle of assets, including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, transfers, and disposal
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams to ensure proper documentation, coding, and reconciliation of asset purchases
• Monitor asset and BOM inventory levels and support regular audits and physical inventory checks
• Generate reports on asset status, utilization, depreciation, and compliance for management review
• Ensure all asset-related data complies with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards
• Assist in developing and improving asset management procedures and workflows
• Responsible for adhering to the life cycle asset management process throughout the entire life cycle of new and existing assets
• Maintains physical space and adheres to proper housekeeping standards
• Assist Maintenance Manager to receive and process work order requests; provides updates or closure as needed
• Drafts and enters preventive maintenance schedules for buildings and equipment
• Follows required PPE and safety standards while working throughout all facilities
• Maintains inventory of supplies; reorders as directed or needed

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, BACM, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Special projects and other duties / responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years related experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lawful US person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Knowledge of asset management principles and lifecycle processes
• Proficiency in asset management software (e.g., DYNAWAY, SAP, Oracle, Asset Panda, ServiceNow, or similar)
• Data entry and data management abilities with high attention to accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with procurement, finance, IT, and operations teams
• Ability to generate and interpret asset reports, spreadsheets, and analytic summaries
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple requests simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting much of the time but may involve routine periods of walking or standing. Daily and extensive use of computer. May be subject to inclement weather at times.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and / or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEOC Know Your Rights

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Human Resources at humanresources@ced.us.com or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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