Materials manager Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Materials Manager within the Material Support Department, the Materials Supervisor will be responsible for the direct first-level supervision of unionized Stores Controllers working to provide effective and efficient logistical support to Aerospace production programs.

• Work planning, assigning and directing - plan and organize daily tasks & activities of Materiel department personnel to include the scheduling of overtime and shift work as required;
• Training and orientation of personnel on procedures, processes and associated activity including material handling equipment;
• Material control including receipt, storage, shipping, kitting and issue;
• Working with program coordinators to determine, confirm and action material requirements;
• Liaison at various levels within internal departments including Production, customer representatives and external organizations;
• Inventory stocktaking activity in accordance with cycle count schedule requirements, includes company & customer owned accounts;
• Set, monitor and achieve performance targets to maintain department key performance indicators;
• Monitoring inventory levels to maintain fill rates and to prevent shortages & overage;
• Controlling and processing aircraft repairable components to and from the repair lines;
• Managing company and customer owned assets including inventory and ground support equipment;
• Managing customer owned inventory and assets in accordance with the Department of National Defence (DND) Supply System Procedures and Regulations;
• Ensuring accurate data input into the company MRP system ( JD Edwards) and customer systems as required;
• Responsible for the supervision and administrative action pertaining to assigned personnel;
• Ensure appropriate occupational health, safety & environment training is provided and maintained;
• Maintain equitable distribution of resources to meet requirements of workload;
• Responsible to maintain company warehouse locations with respect to general housekeeping, safe working conditions, product identification, packaging, storage, handling and transportation;
• Manage and monitor personnel development within the Material Supportdepartment, ensuring, in cooperation with Human Resources, the implementation of the Collective Agreement;
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum Grade twelve diploma (university education preferred) and at least ten (10) years of experience in Logistics and Supply Management including three (3) plus years in a supervisory capacity or a suitable combination of education, training, civil/military experience.
• Knowledge of the Department of National Defence ( DND) Supply System including experience operating the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS).
• Extensive training in the techniques of Inventory Control and experience with material-handling equipment.
• Effective time and people management skills, excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player with a good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Applicant must be eligible to meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.

What We Will Do For You:

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3paidpersonal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.

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