Supply Chain & Production Control Manager

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Position Title: Supply Chain and Production Control Manager

About Us: Wolfe Heavy Equipment manufactures premium equipment for under ground infrastructure installation. We engineer and manufacture equipment from Plow’s to Trenchers that install renewable energy - power transmission lines, water drainage lines, and equipment for the oil and gas sectors.

We value passionate and highly motivated team members who want to make a difference. We pride ourselves on our culture of working as a team to find innovative solutions, relentlessly pursuing excellence, and taking on challenging assignments.

At Wolfe, our goal is to be an industry leader, and help our customers realize increased value through our products and services. We aim to serve our customers with passion and pride. We are growing our business and are looking for team members who desire to join in this challenge. If you are a passionate about the future and have the drive to succeed, send us your resume.

We look forward to growing with you!

Role Purpose: The Supply Chain and Production Control Manager at Wolfe spearheads the optimization of supply chain operations and material flow while ensuring production efficiency. Through strategic sourcing and analytical problem-solving, they drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality standards. This leader develops team capabilities and implements best practices to achieve operational excellence and meet business objectives

Reports To: Plant Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define supply chain and production planning forecasting structure for Wolfe – taking sales forecast and translating it into the purchasing and production forecasts.
• Create and implement internal supply chain processes and procedures, assess for efficiency
• Create and implement internal material flow processes and procedures, asses for efficiency
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators and metrics for supply chain planning and forecasting, production scheduling and inventory control; enact changes based on findings (departmental SQDC)
• Develop the supplier relationship management system for Wolfe.
• Regularly report on supply chain and material control performance to leadership team.
• Seek and establish ways to further align supply chain unit with the organization's financial revenue goals.
• Manage and adhere to an annual budget for supply chain functions across the organization.
• Lead the supply chain and production control team - coaching/development of team members, growing capacity and capability to align with company objectives and goals
• Define and implement inventory structure to align with business goals and objectives
• Creation of visual management system within department

Key Competencies and Behaviours:

• A Professional approach and someone who is passionate about Wolfe values and culture
• Delivers Business Results:

o Goal-oriented, organized team player

o Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

o Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge

o Takes ownership and drives initiatives

o Passion for a better way, brings energy to the task

o Proven ability to negotiate and conflict resolution skills

o Work cross-functionally to drive business objectives

• Inspires Internally And Externally:

o Open and engaging approach that engages people

o High level communication skills and adept at speaking at different levels

o Collaborates and works across boundaries

o Is “real” and relatable, humble

o Works for the best of the customer, dealer and company

o Coaches and mentors team members

• Develops Business Strategy:

o Thinks beyond the current state, sees around corners

o Demonstrates complex analytical and conceptual thinking

o System level or end to end level thinking

• Develops Insights and Competitive Advantage:

o Exceptional market insight

o Data driven with an analytical mind

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or diploma in business, with a focus on supply chain management, production control, manufacturing, or materials management
• 3-5 years of direct work experience in a supply chain management, forecasting or production control position
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain principles, and experience with implementation
• Familiarity with supply chain management (SCM) software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and/or material requirements planning (MRP) software
• Demonstrated understanding of integrated supply chain and logistics concepts and theories
• Advanced procurement and supplier negotiation abilities

Location: Strathroy, ON

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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