Supervisor, Inventory and Assets

Role Purpose

The Supervisor, Assets & Inventory is an integral part of the Engineering & Maintenance Team. They are jointly responsible for the tasks required to ensure the effective capacity utilization, reliability and life cycle asset management. 

About the Role

• Define policies for the management of inventory, materials, rotables, repairables, free for issue and supplies.
• Determine inventory ordering parameters and coordinate materials receipt, issue, storage and shipment from the site to ensure materials availability to support maintenance activities.
• Provide direction, leadership and support to department to ensure inventory functions are carried out to a high standard including cycle/periodic inventory counts, disposal of obsolete items, new assets set-up and detailed reporting.
• Manage the site's waste management program.
• Prepare and analyse Engineering & Maintenance budgets and quarterly reforecasts, including monthly cost, variance and analysis reports.
• Ensure all assets are registered, inspected and/or certified and administer the record management thereof, including warranty information and processing warranty claims.
• Oversee the development and delivery of programs that deliver ongoing system and process training ensuring standardized asset management processes across the department.
• Responsible for up-keep and accuracy of equipment maintenance history and job records.
• Plan and execute Inventory counts and track and manage reorders for inventory items.
• Manage new and discontinued Inventory parts to support the business and maintain min/max levels.
• Purchase necessary parts, equipment, services and documentation to support maintenance PM and CM related work.
• Assist in budget planning development, monthly KPI financial tracking (i.e. budget vs actual), and monitoring of consumables and inventory costs.

About You

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field.
• 5-years of experience in Maintenance and Inventory Management or a related field, augmented by previous supervisory experience gained in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing cost tracking tools and reports and understanding of modern maintenance and inventory management best practices. 
• Proficiency with MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, such as Maximo.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and Power BI.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated abilities working with various trades, such as electricians and/or mechanics, within a unionized and heavy industrial environment.
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills, coupled with exceptional time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Self-reliance with strong written and verbal communication capable of taking initiative and making decisions under time constraints.
• A flexible team player who is able to work as required and willing to adapt to change.
• Knowledge of the Container Shipping Industry and equipment is preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.