Entry Level Operations Manager Jobs in DeLand, FL

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.
Job Summary
The (MRO) Maintenance Repair & Operations Buyer I, is primarily responsible for the requisition, procurement and inventory of products and services used to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment. This position will also collaborate with other departments within the company to source materials that support companywide initiatives.
Responsibilities and Tasks
• Receive requests for parts, tools and services and generate requisitions.
• Request RMA's and quotes from suppliers and vendors.
• Request packer shippers and prepare items for delivery to outside vendors for repairs and calibration.
• Receive and distribute incoming orders to the technical team, update inventory levels based on received goods.
• Generate requisitions for low stock parts and consumable items flagged by the CMMS.
• Create and populate new parts records within the CMMS.
• Perform analysis of vending stock items to ensure min/max quantities are appropriate, make suggestions on adding or removing items based off usage.
• Maintain departments non-production orders and expenditures tracker to aid department manager in annual budgeting.
• Perform regular inventory level checks.
• Research alternate parts and tools based off of non-availability from normal suppliers.
• Other administrative tasks as required.
Education, Experience & License or Certification

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills and Abilities
• This role has a large mix of both hands-on activities and office related work. Comfort with both aspects is a must. This role requires a strong get-it-done mentality.
• Ability to follow a routine standard work of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks while also being able to think out of the box and successfully overcome ambiguity when it arises
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and also a leader of small teams to accomplish improvement targets.
• Communication Skills: Ability to speak, listen and write well.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams).
• Must be able to learn the use of specialized devices such as sign printer, label makers, laminator. Must be comfortable using a computer and learning new devices.
• Must be able to act in a safe manner and comply with all company safety policies.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
Travel and Physical Requirements
• No travel required
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.
Benefits Highlights
Healthcare
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.
Paid Benefits
• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.
Additional Benefits
• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
o 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
o 5/8s
o 4/10s
o 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options
These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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