Materials Manager

Manpower Canada; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing client is looking for a Materials Manager to ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced automotive environment. This role involves inventory control, production planning, and maintaining relationships with customers. The ideal candidate will bring a university degree, strong organizational skills, and 7–10 years of experience.

Benefits

20% bonus

Benefit package

Pension plan

Vacation time

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Familiarity with capacity planning and SCOP tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control activities including accuracy and cycle counts.
• Manage material planning and production scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14000 and TS16949 standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

PASS

COGNOS

Job description

Drive Operational Excellence. Deliver On-Time Results.

Our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Materials Manager to lead inventory control, production planning, and materials coordination in our fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring timely customer deliveries, efficient use of resources, and alignment with financial and operational goals.

Perks:

• $110-120K
• 20% bonus
• benefit
• pension
• vacation

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate manufacturing operations using capacity planning and Sales & Operation Planning tools to meet customer demand
• Lead inventory control activities including accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventories
• Manage material planning, production scheduling, and packaging supply to support 100% on-time delivery
• Control SCOP functional costs (packaging, freight, storage, etc.) within budget
• Maintain accurate part and cost data in SAP and proprietary systems (e.g., PASS, COGNOS, NIAPS, FPACS)
• Communicate directly with customers regarding supply issues, delivery commitments, and order status
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14000 and TS16949 standards, supporting continuous improvement
• Participate in long-term planning and RFQ processes to support business growth
• Monitor nonconforming product, initiate corrective actions, and support quality system integrity
• Support team performance through strong communication, coaching, and human resource planning

What You Bring:

• University degree in a related field
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in automotive manufacturing (unionized environment is an asset)
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with systems such as SAP, PASS, COGNOS, and others
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to lead cross-functional efforts, optimize performance, and contribute to customer satisfaction in a dynamic industry.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today!