The Director of Materials Management will be responsible for overseeing the entire materials management function, including procurement, inventory control, and logistics. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective flow of materials throughout our supply chain, supporting our manufacturing operations, and meeting customer demands.

Responsibility

• Develop and provide operational level strategic direction for LNA Materials and Logistics teams. 
• Manage the planning and procurement processes across North America, by implementing and maintaining effective planning systems at LNA facilities. 
• Build and develop relationships with key customers and suppliers. 
• Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency situations. 
• Identify and challenge variables to the process (lead time, transit time, minimum order quantity, etc.) to ensure a lean procurement pipeline. 
• Work with facilities to optimize inventory on-hand levels to manage risk of potential over-stock and stock-out situations. 
• Support the review of customer EDI changes and identify concerns with planning errors that impact LNA operations. 
• Investigate and trial future materials system improvements (e.g., RFID, RPA’s, etc.)
• Track Tool usage vs theoretical across LNA plants to identify issues with over consumption early.
• Perform read across of identified best practices and CAT/PAT actions. 
• Lead LNA materials and work with Linamar Transportation is systematic cost savings initiatives on LNA logistics.
• Provide leadership and direction on the storage of production materials across LNA.
• Be the point of contact for all external warehouse occupancy.
• Assist LNA facilities with optimization of internal square footage and reduce external storage needs. 
• Collaborate with facilities to optimize the logistics pipeline of materials to maximize container quantities and minimize the amount of Linamar material in-transit at any point in time. 
• Support facilities material management through the audit of FIFO and material handling practices at LNA facilities and read across best practices. 

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in materials management, procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the automotive industry. 
• Proven track record of successfully managing materials management functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management, and procurement processes. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. 
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain management software. 
• In-depth knowledge of the Unites States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its implications for the automotive supply chain. 
• Ability to analyze data, identify needs and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. 
• Must be able to travel internationally. 

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Production Supervisor position is responsible for coordinating and direct the activities of the production department to maximize productivity and minimizing costs while maintaining quality. Primarily accountable for inspecting product to verify production specifications are met and train and supervise production personnel. Additional responsibilities include directing shift supervisors on production volume, quality standards, cost constraints and scheduling requirement ensuring effective utilization and maintenance of plant resources, recommend major equipment purchases.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Manage, initiate, and direct the activities of employee's and equipment.

· Allocating work to employees, setting production targets and communicating precise instructions.

· Ensure effective employee relations.

· Respond to employee concerns promptly and work with HR to resolve.

· Monitor and initiate training activities in their department and all related documentation.

· Works and ensures that all employees work in a safe manner, in a safe environment.

· Conduct employee meetings.

· Complete performance evaluations for their department as required.

· Perform weekly safety inspections, 5s inspections, Layered Audits.

· Complete tasks as assigned from Monthly Workplace Inspections.

· Participate in the corrective action process.

· Able to troubleshoot equipment.

· Speak with managers and supervisors to explain progress of jobs and to obtain instructions and tasks.

· Teach employees and less experienced workers to install new equipment, perform maintenance tasks and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.

· Develop and plan employees’ days, schedule appointments and adjust schedules.

· Assume a wide variety of roles to coordinate job tasks with those of junior workers, co-workers and subcontractors.

Credentials

· High School Diploma or equivalent general education.

· Journeyman/woman trade certification in related field considered an asset.

· Minimum three years of machine shop experience and supervision experience considered an asset.

· Ability to operate and troubleshoot machines and equipment.

· Ability to use basic computer applications and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Able to read completed inspection forms to ensure all maintenance, repair and inspection tasks have been adequately completed by workers.

· Identify structures and locate dimensions in scale drawings.

Desired Characteristics

· Knowledge of applicable employment and safety legislation.

· Ability to continuously learn to keep up with new technologies, new products, new information and regulatory changes within industry.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Production Supervisor position is responsible for coordinating and direct the activities of the production department to maximize productivity and minimizing costs while maintaining quality. Primarily accountable for inspecting product to verify production specifications are met and train and supervise production personnel. Additional responsibilities include directing shift supervisors on production volume, quality standards, cost constraints and scheduling requirement ensuring effective utilization and maintenance of plant resources, recommend major equipment purchases.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Manage, initiate, and direct the activities of employee's and equipment.

· Allocating work to employees, setting production targets and communicating precise instructions.

· Ensure effective employee relations.

· Respond to employee concerns promptly and work with HR to resolve.

· Monitor and initiate training activities in their department and all related documentation.

· Works and ensures that all employees work in a safe manner, in a safe environment.

· Conduct employee meetings.

· Complete performance evaluations for their department as required.

· Perform weekly safety inspections, 5s inspections, Layered Audits.

· Complete tasks as assigned from Monthly Workplace Inspections.

· Participate in the corrective action process.

· Able to troubleshoot equipment.

· Speak with managers and supervisors to explain progress of jobs and to obtain instructions and tasks.

· Teach employees and less experienced workers to install new equipment, perform maintenance tasks and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.

· Develop and plan employees’ days, schedule appointments and adjust schedules.

· Assume a wide variety of roles to coordinate job tasks with those of junior workers, co-workers and subcontractors.

Credentials

· High School Diploma or equivalent general education.

· Journeyman/woman trade certification in related field considered an asset.

· Minimum three years of machine shop experience and supervision experience considered an asset.

· Ability to operate and troubleshoot machines and equipment.

· Ability to use basic computer applications and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Able to read completed inspection forms to ensure all maintenance, repair and inspection tasks have been adequately completed by workers.

· Identify structures and locate dimensions in scale drawings.

Desired Characteristics

· Knowledge of applicable employment and safety legislation.

· Ability to continuously learn to keep up with new technologies, new products, new information and regulatory changes within industry.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.