Responsibilities
- Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies.
- Develop and maintain point-of-use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs.
- Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization.
- Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules.
- Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real-time inventory visibility.
- Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts related to materials flow and planning.
- Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management.
- Train key personnel on lean material systems and practices.
- Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
- 1–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support.
- Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.
- Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions.
- Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
Nice to Have
- Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Surrey, B.C. offices and does not offer remote work.
- The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
