Materials Supervisor

About the role

Follow daily procedures to ensure all customers receive their correct product in a timely and efficient manner. Supervise material handlers to ensure proper procedures are followed. Focus the Materials team on implementing plans to achieve goals. Achieve customer satisfaction by continually improving customer relations through communication and product timelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise material handlers including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Achieves customer satisfaction by continually improving customer relations through communication and product timelines.
• Maintain a just-in-time supply of raw materials.
• Ensure FIFO of materials.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Design and implement policies, procedures and methods as required to facilitate objectives.
• Assists with inventory control and customer billing.
• Performs new product/process analysis to ensure the customer/supplier just-in-time system is maintained.
• Facilitates the procurement of transportation services as required to maintain a just-in-time process.
• Manage mobile equipment PM and safety conformance.
• Provides management guidance and direction to all employees in the materials function to ensure a safe, efficient and effective department.
• Assist in the facility recycling process as applicable.
• Participate in cross-training in all functions of the Materials organization.
• Participate in monthly inventory process.
• Establish and maintain 5S standards for Materials.
• Other duties as assigned by Materials Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, materials or supply chain preferred.
• Three years experience in a manufacturing environment including materials and logistics.
• Possess understanding of: modern manufacturing principles, current inventory and materials control, methodology to include MRP/JIT processes.
• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully plan, coordinate and direct the activities of the material control function, which includes the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the systems and procedures associated with the functional area.
• Possess excellent computer skills, ERP experience is an asset.
• Understanding of AS400, CMS preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience with AS400 and CMS.

Benefits

• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match.
• Flexible Working Hours.
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches.
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Pay

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan.

Schedule

• Flexible Working Hours.

Woodbridge Culture

We take immense pride in our robust corporate culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. In 2024, Woodbridge was awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.