JOB DESCRIPTION
The Materials Supervisor will lead and direct unionized warehouse crews. They will manage the activities of a crew of 8-10 people alongside hundreds of other skilled trades in a safe and efficient manner. They will oversee the seamless flow of materials. This role is responsible for receiving, shipping, issuing, and delivering materials to support production. The Materials Supervisor holds a crucial responsibility for maintaining the accuracy of the inventory within their designated area. They will be responsible for the safety of their crew and quality of the output of work. The Materials Supervisor will assume full accountability for their area. The Materials Supervisor will develop the team's competency as part of continuous improvement efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Warehouse activity

• Safety - Drive the safety culture and ensure procedures are followed and that no work commences without a DPS and Safe Start.
• Participate in daily production meetings to present and discuss information material updates.
• Monitoring of operations to ensure that priorities are maintained, and deliverables are met.
• Support the execution of work across multiple trades through material delivery: rigging, welding, fitting, outfitting, HVAC, pipe, mechanical and electrical.

Communications

• Assist the team with issue resolution and priority definition.
• Report generation, development, and presentation.
• Update production and schedule metrics on communications boards.

Achieve results

• Sets commitments and always follows through on them; goes beyond "just getting it done".
• Proactively anticipates / manages risks and unexpected problems to consistently deliver results.
• Improves business practices; upholds organizational values and encourages others to do the same.

Drive improvement

• Consistently seeks best practices, generates ideas, and implements solutions that make things better.
• Consistently demonstrates innovation to "find a better way every day".
• Implements change initiatives and effectively influences others to drive commitment.
• Anticipates and measures the effectiveness of changes initiatives; has plans in place to deliver business results.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge - education, certificates, licenses, registration, and knowledge required

• Post-secondary education in a related field.

Technical Skills - required skills to apply knowledge

• 5+ years of supervisory experience, with at least 2 years being in a warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or distribution, environment - Shipbuilding and Ship Repair is preferred.
• 6+ years of warehouse, inventory control, logistics, or distribution experience in shipbuilding, defence, manufacturing or a similar environment.
• A proven record of managing a unionized workforce in a safe and efficient manner.

Social Process Skills - required skills for effective working relationships

• Capability to deal with complex technical issues.
• Strong human relation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.