Maintenance Planner / Inventory & Technical Purchasing Coordinator at Bio Town Ag, Inc. / Bio Town BioGas LLC

Description

Position: Maintenance Planner / Inventory & Technical Purchasing Coordinator

Pay: $65-$75K salary

Company Overview

Bio Town Biogas (“BTB”) is a waste-to-value company which utilizes waste organic products to produce renewable electricity and renewable natural gas. BTB is focusing on producing low-cost energy while also reducing carbon emissions. BTB is a partnership between Bio Town Ag, an Indiana multi-generational family farm, and Green Rock Energy Partners, a New York sustainable energy-focused private equity firm.

Maintenance Planner / Inventory & Technical Purchasing Coordinator

Position Summary

This role is responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance work, managing maintenance spare parts and inventory, and handling technical purchasing for maintenance-related materials and services. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically inclined, and experienced in coordinating between maintenance, operations, and suppliers to ensure equipment reliability and cost-effective procurement.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans for equipment and facilities
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance work orders to optimize labor, materials, and equipment availability
• Work closely with maintenance technicians, supervisors, and operations to minimize downtime
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in the CMMS

Maintenance Inventory Management

• Manage maintenance spare parts inventory to ensure critical parts availability
• Establish min/max levels, reorder points, and cycle count procedures
• Track inventory usage, identify obsolete or slow-moving items, and recommend adjustments
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and organization of maintenance parts

Technical Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Source, quote, and purchase of maintenance materials, spare parts, tools, and services
• Work with vendors to obtain competitive pricing, lead times, and technical specifications
• Maintain approved vendor lists and evaluate supplier performance

Coordinate with accounting and management to ensure purchasing compliance and budget control

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning, maintenance inventory, or technical purchasing (industrial environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or industrial equipment and parts
• Experience using a CMMS and inventory management systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, manuals, and specifications

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, energy, or related industries
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or preventive maintenance programs

Work Environment

• Industrial or manufacturing setting
• Collaboration with maintenance, operations, and management teams
• Occasional after-hours or emergency support may be required

Benefits

Benefits:

• Salary exempt position paid weekly.
• Full-time position with benefits after 90 days. Benefits include but not limited to: Health, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Disability, and 401k.
• Paid time off upon hire of full-time employment in accordance with the Company’s Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

Disclaimer:
Bio Town BioGas LLC is a drug-free workplace and participates in pre-employment and random testing.
Bio Town BioGas LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Bio Town BioGas LLC is employment-at-will.