Materials Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY
The role entails overseeing and orchestrating all tasks related to the Materials department, encompassing duties such as receiving, shipping, shop floor operations, planning, and managing all Point of Use locations. The Materials Supervisor is expected to enhance both the department's performance and their own skills through ongoing training and learning initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Drive continuous improvement in the supply base to support business objectives by supervising the materials department team and participating in daily toolbox meetings.
• Manage staff scheduling and provide tools for daily tasks 
• Assist in developing, communicating, and deploying departmental policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure process success.
• Manage the Material department budget, including indirect labor, overtime, materials supplies, communication devices, and travel expenses.
• Monitor and meet all material measurements.
• Manage key areas such as communication with other plants for shipping requirements and reducing obsolete inventory. 
• Participate in the reduction of inventory adjustments by root cause and correction 
• Solve problems related to uncontrollable items, cross-training, maintaining sub-inventories, and inter-organizational communication while following proper email etiquette.
• Ensure compliance with ISO procedures, work instructions, 5Ps, and promote continuous improvement within the department.
• Handle safety-related tasks, including accident/incident investigations, daily safety promotion, and compliance with safety processes and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the condition of all seasonal equipment and schedule maintenance appropriately.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of previous manufacturing environment experience
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility
• Understanding of MRP/ERP system PICS certification an asset but not required
• Formal Supervisory education an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, numerical and communication skills.  
• Able to lead a team and provide excellent direction, clear goals and expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• 4 days work weeks - enjoy a three day weekend, every week of the year.
• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Dental plans - basic dental option with a $0 paycheck contribution available
• Vision plan with $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid HSA (Health Savings Account) Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 14 paid holidays + vacation
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.