Plant Inventory & Controls Supervisor

The Mullings Group; Tisdale; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Plant Inventory & Controls Supervisor for a fast-paced manufacturing operation in Tisdale, SK. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in inventory control, strong ERP/MRP system proficiency, and excellent communication skills. The responsibilities include overseeing daily inventory activities, managing cycle counts, and ensuring inventory accuracy. This position plays a critical role in supporting production and financial processes within the plant environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in inventory control or materials management within manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Ability to operate material-handling equipment, forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inventory activity across receiving, storage, production, and shipping.
• Manage cycle counts, reconcile variances, and maintain real-time visibility into plant inventory.
• Lead cycle counts, spot checks, and the annual physical inventory.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Materials management

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Senior Partner, The Mullings Group | Executive & Professional Search | Talent Advisory | Keynote Speaker

The Mullings Group is seeking a Plant Inventory & Controls Supervisor for a growing, fast-paced manufacturing operation based in Tisdale, SK. This role owns the accuracy, flow, and integrity of all plant-level inventory and plays a critical role in ensuring production runs smoothly and financial reporting remains precise. This is a high‑impact role that sits at the intersection of operations, production, and finance, ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment and can shape inventory processes in a scaling facility.

This role is based in Tisdale, SK.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily inventory activity across receiving, storage, production, and shipping.
• Manage cycle counts, reconcile variances, and maintain real‑time visibility into plant inventory.
• Ensure all materials and finished goods are labelled, stored, and handled correctly.
• Keep production supplied with accurate stock to prevent downtime.
• Lead cycle counts, spot checks, and the annual physical inventory.
• Investigate discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and drive root‑cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP records and ensure transactions are captured correctly.
• Partner with the Controller on reporting, valuation, month‑end close, and audit compliance.
• Coach plant and warehouse staff on proper inventory and materials‑handling processes.
• Work closely with production to align material availability with schedules.
• Collaborate with shipping/receiving to streamline flow and reduce bottlenecks.
• Identify weaknesses in inventory flow, storage, and data accuracy.
• Recommend layout changes, process updates, and system improvements.
• Use data from ERP/MRP reporting to drive decision‑making and enhance inventory performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience conducting cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance resolution.
• Ability to operate material‑handling equipment (forklift certification an asset).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach others and influence process adoption.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced plant setting.
• Financial acumen and understanding of how inventory accuracy links to reporting and cost control.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing