The Materials Supervisor at New Flyer will oversee the materials management department, ensuring timely availability of materials and efficient operation of inventory processes. This role involves supervising a team of materials coordinators and planners, coordinating with various departments, and implementing strategies to optimize material flow while maintaining quality standards. Supervise and lead the materials team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective processes and best practices. Manage daily operations of materials planning, scheduling, and inventory control to meet production requirements. Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and enhance material handling processes. Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to materials management and take corrective actions as needed. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements in all materials handling activities. Conduct regular audits of inventory levels, oversee cycle counting processes, and resolve discrepancies. Collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues, negotiate contracts, and improve supplier performance. Implement and maintain effective inventory management practices, including just-in-time (JIT) strategies. Assist in budgeting and cost control efforts related to materials and inventory management. Provide regular reports and updates on materials status, inventory levels, and departmental performance to senior management. Requirements Two to four years previous warehouse maintenance, shipping and receiving or inventory control experience One to two years previous supervisor experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization Positive attitude with a willingness to accept challenges in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and a self-starter that is motivated to achieve tasks within set timelines APICS Certification or currently enrolled in APICS program and asset Strong leadership and team management skills. Proficient in inventory management systems and MS Office applications. In-depth knowledge of materials planning, procurement, and logistics processes. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Commitment to continuous improvement and implementing best practices in materials management. BenefitsCompetitive Wages Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobilityComprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibilityPaid holidays and vacation401K with generous company match Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)Advancement opportunities within our family of companiesThis position offers an annual compensation starting at $90,000/yearNFI Group | We Move People - YouTube New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.
The Materials Supervisor at New Flyer will oversee the materials management department, ensuring timely availability of materials and efficient operation of inventory processes. This role involves supervising a team of materials coordinators and planners, coordinating with various departments, and implementing strategies to optimize material flow while maintaining quality standards.
- Supervise and lead the materials team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure effective processes and best practices.
- Manage daily operations of materials planning, scheduling, and inventory control to meet production requirements.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and enhance material handling processes.
- Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to materials management and take corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements in all materials handling activities.
- Conduct regular audits of inventory levels, oversee cycle counting processes, and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with suppliers to address quality issues, negotiate contracts, and improve supplier performance.
- Implement and maintain effective inventory management practices, including just-in-time (JIT) strategies.
- Assist in budgeting and cost control efforts related to materials and inventory management.
- Provide regular reports and updates on materials status, inventory levels, and departmental performance to senior management.
Requirements
- Two to four years previous warehouse maintenance, shipping and receiving or inventory control experience
- One to two years previous supervisor experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
- Positive attitude with a willingness to accept challenges in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and a self-starter that is motivated to achieve tasks within set timelines
- APICS Certification or currently enrolled in APICS program and asset
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficient in inventory management systems and MS Office applications.
- In-depth knowledge of materials planning, procurement, and logistics processes.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and implementing best practices in materials management.
Benefits
- Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
- Comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- 401K with generous company match
- Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
- Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
- Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
- This position offers an annual compensation starting at $90,000/year
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New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.
NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.
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. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s largest bus and coach manufacturers. Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.
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. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.
New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s largest bus and coach manufacturers. Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.
