About the role
- Manage day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Stores.
- Maintain proper records of spare parts, consumables, tools and maintenance materials.
- Handle receipt, issue and return of maintenance spares and materials.
- Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels and identify critical / fast-moving spares.
- Ensure timely availability of spares for Furnace, Moulding, Core Shop, Sand Plant, Shot Blast, Cranes, Compressors, Pumps and other foundry equipment.
- Maintain proper bin identification, material coding and location records.
- Coordinate with the Maintenance Team for spare requirements and urgent breakdown materials.
- Monitor stock levels and initiate purchase/requisition requests for required items.
- Maintain FIFO / proper storage practices wherever applicable.
- Conduct periodic physical stock verification and reconcile stock differences.
- Maintain records in ERP / Excel and prepare regular stock reports.
- Control obsolete, surplus and non-moving maintenance spares.
- Ensure proper 5S, housekeeping and safety in the maintenance store.
- Support preventive maintenance planning by ensuring availability of required spares.
- Coordinate with Purchase, Maintenance, Production and Accounts departments.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance spares.
- Knowledge of bearings, belts, chains, couplings, fasteners, lubricants, electrical items, welding consumables and hand tools.
- Good knowledge of inventory and stock control.
- Basic computer skills, especially MS Excel / ERP / SAP.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work under pressure during breakdown and emergency maintenance requirements.
- Knowledge of 5S and safety practices.