Logistics Supervisor

Nextstar-Energy; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStar Energy in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage inventory accuracy, FIFO processes, and material flow. You will collaborate with a 3PL, oversee safety practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires experience in inventory counting, ERP/MES systems, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 12-hour continental shifts are expected, with a focus on teamwork and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Inventory accuracy and warehouse/shipping coordination required.
• Experience with FIFO and inventory counting in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in automotive industry and supervisory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a 3PL provider to ensure smooth material flow.
• Ensure PPE compliance and safe equipment operation.
• Support inventory counting and part supply functions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain communication with other facility operations teams.
• Conduct 5S and safety walks and verify timely closures.
• Adhere to company safety and security guidelines.
• Influence others and manage conflicts with fact-based problem solving.
• Conduct safety and information session talks.
• Operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Monitor FIFO compliance.
• Inventory counting and reconciliation experience.

Skills

Inventory management

FIFO management

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

This posting reflects a current vacancy.

NextStar Energy (NSE) is Canada’s first large-scale battery manufacturing facility. Located in Windsor, Ontario, NextStar Energy is dedicated to the development and innovation of sustainable and efficient energy solutions, empowering the future of mobility.

At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.

We are seeking highly skilled Logistics Specialists to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory counting, FIFO management, communicating with different departments, and working with the material handling team. This role requires a strong understanding of inventory accuracy, warehouse and shipping coordination, and resource management.

Responsibilities:

• Work with our 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) provider to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of material.
• Ensure PPE requirements, safe equipment operations, and best practices are being followed at all times.
• Support logistics team on all inventory counting and part supply functions.
• Provide support in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain good communication and information sharing with other facility operations teams.
• Conduct 5s and safety walks and follow up to any observations to verify timely closure.
• Follow all Company safety and security guidelines.
• Ability to influence others and manage conflict with a fact-based problem-solving approach.
• Conduct safety and information session talks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Monitor FIFO compliance.
• Ability to influence others and manage conflict with a fact-based problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Able to work 12-Hour continental shifts in fast paced environment
• Inventory counting and reconciliation experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• 3+ years of warehouse and shipping supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems

NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. NextStar Energy is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.