Materials Supervisor

New Flyer; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Materials Supervisor to lead a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of materials management, ensuring efficiency in receiving, shipping, and inventory processes. You will foster a culture of safety and compliance while driving initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce waste. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that is at the forefront of electrification in mass mobility. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education focused on logistics or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities related to receiving and shipping materials.
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance within the materials department.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Solutions-oriented mindset

Education

Post-Secondary education in logistics or supply chain

Tools

ISO procedures

Lean principles

Job description

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of the Materials team, this position is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities related to receiving, shipping, planning, and point of use locations. This role is also responsible for the continuous improvement of the department and its team through training and continual learning.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Drives continuous improvement in the supply base in support of business objectives by supervising the materials department.
• Maintains knowledge of materials and informs the department of new developments as well as ensures all departments affected by any changes are made aware.
• Ensures the team assists in the development, communication, and deployment of departmental policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure success in all processes.
• Supervises Material department employees on day-to-day operational practices.
• Maintains the Material department budget with indirect labour, overtime, materials supplies, communication devices, and travel.
• Ensures all ISO procedures and work instruction requirements have been fulfilled by the team.
• Be the constant driver of the reduction of inventory adjustments by monitoring reason codes.
• Monitors and reduces negatives to zero, monitors line entry schedule and part status prior to and during the build process.
• Performs Cell audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Promotes continuous improvement within the department through compliance, audits, and lean principles.
• Promotes safety daily through communications, following all safety processes, procedures, and rules.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post-Secondary education with a focus on logistics, supply chain, and/or industrial supervision.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment with a focus on supervision.
• An analytical mind that is solutions-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work afternoon/evening shift is required for this position.
• APICS certification considered an asset.
• Prior experience in a union environment considered an asset.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

Leveraging 450 years of combined expertise, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility globally. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, we meet today’s urban demands for connected, clean, and scalable smart mobility solutions. Discover more about our vision at www.nfigroup.com and www.newflyer.com.

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.