Supply Chain - Strathroy, Canada - Wolfe Heavy Equipment

Wolfe Heavy Equipment

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Strathroy, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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:

Wolfe's Supply Chain and Production Control Manager's goal is to define, develop and execute the company's supply chain, material flow and production control strategy.

They are responsible for improving productivity and efficiency of the department and reduce costs while securing high quality material for the company.

They are responsible for the coaching and development of team members, to grow capacity and capability to align with business goals and 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 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:
Goaloriented, organized team player
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
Takes ownership and drives initiatives
Passion for a better way, brings energy to the task
Proven ability to negotiate and conflict resolution skills
Work crossfunctionally to drive business objectives
Inspires Internally And Externally:
Open and engaging approach that engages people
High level communication skills and adept at speaking at different levels
Collaborates and works across boundaries
Is "real" and relatable, humble
Works for the best of the customer, dealer and company
Coaches and mentors team members
Develops Business Strategy:
Thinks beyond the current state, sees around corners
Demonstrates complex analytical and conceptual thinking
System level or end to end level thinking
Develops Insights and Competitive Advantage:
Exceptional market insight
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
35 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

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: