Supervisor, Materials

Linamar Corporation; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Materials Manager to oversee inventory and materials personnel. The role involves ensuring accurate inventory management, forecasting sales, and minimizing transportation costs. Candidates should have a Certified Materials Management Program and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Join a culture of innovation and collaboration at Linamar Corporation.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Sustainability Counsel

Community outreach initiatives

Discounts for local vendors and events

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in previous Materials roles.
• Strong knowledge of NAFTA.
• Ability to lead meetings and report daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all materials personnel.
• Responsible for accurate inventory numbers and monthly reconciliation.
• Minimize transportation costs for outgoing shipments and incoming materials.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Forecasting

Supplier Selection

Microsoft Office

Education

Certified Materials Management Program

Job description

Job Summary
Under general supervision, determine the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. Initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.

Responsibility

• Supervisor all materials personnel.
• Responsible for accurate inventory numbers and monthly reconciliation
• Accurately forecast of monthly sales
• Minimize transportation costs for: outgoing shipments and incoming materials.
• Develop strategy towards meeting objectives with respect to effective utilization of plant capacity.
• Ensure customer scheduling requirement are met through attainable production schedules.
• Monitor capacity to ensure co-ordination between production and shipping schedules to meet customer needs.
• Monitor and control work in process and finished goods inventory.
• Monitor consigned material flow, floor space usage, and accommodate lot control traceability.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Graduate of Certified Materials Management Program.

Required Skills/Experience

• Three to five years of experience in previous Materials roles.
• Strong knowledge of NAFTA.
• Approve estimates and invoices for materials ordered. Calculate extensions, discounts for volume purchases and taxes.
• Ability to lead meetings and report daily operations and other materials related matters as required.
• Select suppliers for fabrication materials, tools, and shop supplies. Consider pricing, product quality and suppliers' reputations and reliability.
• Participate as a team member with other management staff to resolve production problems.
• Ability to use applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Attend manufacturers' sponsored training on new equipment and materials.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 11066
• Job Category Leadership
• Posting Date 05/22/2025, 12:10 AM
• Locations 700 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1G4, CA

700 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1G4, CA