Job Description

The Spare Parts Assistant is responsible for managing and identifying recommended spare parts for manufacturing equipment. This role supports Engineering, Functional Projects, and Operations by addressing plant‑level losses and driving improvement initiatives.

The position includes responsibilities including the equipment spare parts, local stocking strategies, and continuous improvement while supporting broader management objectives to achieve Safety, Quality, and Performance targets. A key expectation is to foster and maintain high levels of employee engagement.

The Spare Parts Coordinator must be proficient in SAP and MDG Hub, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to understand business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are adhered to ensuring compliance to standards, regulatory, and global requirements
• Drive Safety requirements with goals to drive continuous improvements while meeting all regulatory and company requirements
• Execute strategic plans to optimize equipment spare parts
• Work directly with OEMs and 3rd party vendors to ensure spare parts availability meet requirements
• Execute collaboration with relevant maintenance and production teams to assess equipment spare parts requirements and ensure successful fulfilment
• Track KPIs to monitor and trend local stocking strategies
• Support localized sourcing initiatives to reduce lead times, improve supply reliability, and optimize cost
• Identify obsolete spares available for write off

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work efficiently, be pro-active, and communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on technical solutions

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to manufacturing equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Self-motivated, highly engaged, flexible, and receptive to change.

BENEFICIAL

• 3+ years work experience in maintenance and manufacturing
• Inventory Management s
• Project Management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• SAP/CMMS experience

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

BENEFIT INFORMATION

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counseling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Paid Leave:
  • Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
  • Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
  • Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
  • Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
  • Funeral Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Leave
  • Long-Term Disability Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Released Time for Children’s Education
  • Community Outreach Leave
  • Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email atwppgeneral@RJRT.com

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