Supervisor, Parts Room at S Martinelli and Company – Watsonville, California

Since 1868, the Martinelli family has been producing award-winning apple juice. Located in the cool California Central Coast, the fertile Pajaro Valley produces the most flavorful apple varieties in the world. Since winning its first gold medal in 1890, Martinelli’s has received more than fifty gold medals for product excellence. Distribution of Martinelli’s Gold Medal® products now extends to every state in the U.S. and globally.

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Parts Room position will report to the Maintenance Planning, Projects, & Parts Manager and has an integral role within the S. Martinelli & Company Engineering and Maintenance team.

The Parts Room Supervisor plans, organizes, procures, and controls maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) materials and services to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the parts room, including inventory accuracy, proper storage, kitting, and timely issuance of parts to support maintenance, breakdowns, and preventive maintenance activities.

The Parts Room Supervisor ensures critical spare parts are identified, stocked, and maintained in ready-to-use condition, minimizing downtime and supporting equipment reliability. This position works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Planning to align inventory levels with PM programs, equipment needs, and production schedules.

In addition, the Parts Room Supervisor manages vendor relationships, purchasing activities, and inventory controls, while actively identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve material flow, and lower procurement and carrying costs. Accurate documentation, system transactions, and adherence to inventory control standards are essential to this role.

Job Functions

Manage all aspects of parts purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution while identifying cost-effective solutions that support maintenance and production needs.Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy, budget compliance, and adherence to company purchasing protocols.Obtain, evaluate, and compare vendor quotes to ensure technical requirements, delivery timelines, and cost targets are met.Expedite critical maintenance and breakdown-related materials with suppliers and proactively communicate delays or constraints to Maintenance and other requesting departments.Organize, label, and maintain all spare parts and maintenance inventories to ensure safe storage, accurate identification, and efficient retrieval.Establish and maintain accurate stock locations and part descriptions within the CMMS, EAM, and SAP to support inventory control and maintenance planning.Perform and oversee inventory cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations; investigate variances and implement corrective actions as needed.Track and analyze storeroom performance metrics, including stock movement, inventory turns, stockouts, and reorder point effectiveness.Ensure quality and documentation standards are met for all parts acquisition, inventory transactions, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.Develop, maintain, and improve work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to parts procurement, inventory control, and storeroom operations.Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to support reliability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.Coordinate onboarding and documentation of new vendors and suppliers with Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and other internal stakeholders.Review service contracts and supplier agreements for completeness prior to Director approval.Capture, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, inventory valuation, service levels, and cost control.Collaborate with Maintenance Management, Planners, and Production Supply Planning to align parts availability with preventive maintenance, planned work, and production schedules.Prepare data analysis and written reports to support decision-making, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.Enforce applicable policies, including the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Plant Rules, Code of Safe Work Practices, and all company procedures.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience3 years of demonstrated experience in purchasing, MRO items, and servicesAbility to interface and negotiate with vendors and suppliersStrong team-building skills with the ability to support and collaborate effectively in a team environmentAbility to uphold the Company's ethical and cultural standardsStrong time management, training, and organizational development skillsStrong mathematical and Microsoft Office skills – Outlook, Word, and advanced ExcelDemonstrated competence in SAP and software applicationsSupervisory experience with non-exempt employeesStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to organize workload for effective implementation under minimal supervisionExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to drive Company vehicles, possess a valid California driver’s license, and be insurable

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldExperience in food manufacturing or the agricultural goods processing industryBilingual/biliterate in English/Spanish

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Company staff and others contacted in the course of work.Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position.Ability to readily adapt to changing priorities and take direction from more than one staff member.Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately complete tasks within established times.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and ensure that work is accomplished in the time frames required.Ability to be highly organized and provide careful attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to exercise individual initiative and discretion in confidential matters and to respect confidential matters.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, and periodically lift up to 40 pounds

All Employees Are Expected To

Comply with all Company safety requirements.Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Upon meeting eligibility requirements, the Company offers the following: health insurance coverage, LTD, 401(k) profit share contributions, paid sick leave, paid vacation leave, and eight (8) paid holidays per year. Eligible employees may also make 401(k) elective deferral contributions and may elect a co-pay plan for health insurance coverage for eligible dependents.

Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

S. Martinelli & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Pay range: $71,000 /yr. to $85,000/yr.