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MRO Program, Sr. Manager

Yesterday Kankakee, IL

The MRO Program Senior Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) program across the full procure-to-issue lifecycle. This includes procurement, PO lifecycle control, goods receipt, inventory management, and demand validation. The role ensures all MRO processes are compliant, efficient, risk-mitigated, and aligned with site and global operational needs. The Senior Manager will lead a team that manages the day-to-day execution of MRO activities, while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and Global teams to enhance process governance and system performance.

Role that this position reports to: Site Facilities/IFM Director
Role/s that report to this position: Spare Parts/ MRO Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee the compliance of Global MRO policies strategy at Kankakee, ensuring alignment with business priorities, budget compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Manage the team, including the MRO partner, responsible for the day-to-day activities and end-to-end MRO process, including sourcing strategy, requisition review, PO creation, approval routing, goods receipt, inventory storage, inventory management, and final issuance to end users.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives including automation, policy refinement, and system configuration to improve PO accuracy, approval workflows, and demand validation..
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for issues related to MRO POs, approval rules, SAP configurations, and third-party partners
  • Collaborate with Global teams to drive continuous improvements.

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  • Own governance over high-risk MRO process, ensuring demand validation, budget alignment, and accurate reporting
  • Develop and track KPIs to measure program effectiveness, cost savings, and risk mitigation
  • Create and maintain program documentation, including escalation records (e.g., A3s), SOPs, and audit materials.
  • Build relationships with key internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Engineering, Global Procurement, and Site Operations) to align on demand planning and purchasing controls.
  • Support compliance with corporate procurement policies and audit readiness.

  • Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
    • Minimum of 8 years' experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations, with at least 3 years managing MRO or indirect materials programs
    • Deep understanding of the MRO lifecycle, including requisition, PO management, inventory control, and material issuance.
    • Strong knowledge of SAP (MM module) or similar ERP systems, including workflow configuration, reporting, and exception handling.
    • Experience implementing process controls and system rule changes in coordination with IT and business stakeholders.
    • Excellent project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
    • Strong analytical skills with a track record of driving process efficiencies and cost savings.
    • Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party service providers

    Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

    The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $132,000 - $166,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity.

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    Client-provided location(s): Kankakee, IL
    Job ID: CSL_FGB-R-258471
    Employment Type: FULL_TIME
    Posted: 2025-08-13T23:31:59

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Leave
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
    • Work Flexibility

      • Office Life and Perks

        • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Vacation and Time Off

        • Paid Vacation
        • Paid Holidays
        • Personal/Sick Days
        • Leave of Absence
        • Volunteer Time Off
      • Financial and Retirement

        • 401(K) With Company Matching
        • Stock Purchase Program
        • Financial Counseling
      • Professional Development

        • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Diversity and Inclusion