- Salary
- $70k – $106k
- Location
- SA - Edmonton Orion, Canada
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
Materials Supervisor – Job Description
What You Will Do
As part of our Johnson Controls Data Center Solutions (DCS) / Silent-Aire team, you will lead a group responsible for inventory control, picking, tool crib operations, material handling, and shipping/receiving. You will oversee the team that supplies production lines, manages warehouse organization, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures timely material flow to support manufacturing operations. You will also manage the inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments, and stock levels.
We are hiring across the below shift:
Rotating days shift from 6AM - 6PM (including weekends)
How You Will Do It
Perform regular data analysis to anticipate inventory issues, identify trends, and develop mitigation strategies.
Supply product to production lines, maintain Inventory on Hand (IOH) levels, and ensure accurate daily transactions to support revenue targets.
Evaluate deliveries, shipments, and product levels to improve inventory control procedures.
Analyze daily product and supply levels to predict potential shortages or imbalances.
Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and production to optimize material specifications, resolve availability or quality issues, and streamline processes.
Utilize inventory management software (SAP preferred) and forecasting techniques to optimize inventory levels.
Manage employee scheduling (shifts, breaks, vacations) to ensure adequate coverage.
Hire, train, coach, and develop team members; monitor performance and provide feedback and recognition.
Execute corporate objectives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What We Look For
Required Qualifications
Minimum 6 years of experience in inventory, warehousing, logistics, or a similar environment.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or people‑management experience.
Strong knowledge of Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Warehousing, (SAP Knowledge is an asset)
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) structure and the ability to troubleshoot incomplete or conflicting data.
Experience with barcoding systems and barcoding inventory software.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing Inventory, MRP/ERP systems, and inventory control best practices.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and data analysis tools.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and track open items to completion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
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HIRING SALARY RANGE: $70,000-106,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.
