Materials Supervisor

About the role

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global OEM manufacturer of data center equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers, operating facilities in Edmonton, Sherwood Park and Nisku. It is hiring a full-time Materials Supervisor in Nisku, Alberta, on a rotational day shift, to lead the materials team that fulfills production orders, receives and ships material and works in the ERP system.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the materials department team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Use data and Lean principles to spot inventory and operational issues, solve problems and escalate them to leadership.
• Manage employee scheduling, including shifts, breaks and vacations, and monitor performance with coaching and feedback.
• Hire and train new employees.
• Work with engineering, purchasing and production to optimize material specifications and resolve availability or quality issues.
• Use SAP and data analysis to optimize inventory levels and forecast requirements.
• Execute corporate objectives and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of inventory, warehousing and logistics experience in a similar environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory and people management experience.
• Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment with heavy machinery.
• Ability to work outdoors and in inclement weather, and to work weekends and overtime if needed.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of data analysis, inventory management software (SAP preferred) and forecasting techniques.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail and organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Preferred: in-depth knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) information, MRP/ERP systems and inventory management, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and data analysis tools.

What we offer

• Salary range of $79,000 - $112,000 CAD, depending on education, experience and market data.
• A competitive benefits package.