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Maintenance Spare Parts Inventory Manager

Granton, Nova Scotia

For 130 years, Michelin has innovated to improve the mobility of people and goods. Today, we are setting the benchmark across every tire and travel-related services market, while leading a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth.

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., which employs 3,600 people and operates three tire manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, is seeking a Maintenance Spare Parts Inventory Manager to join its team in Granton, Nova Scotia.

The Opportunity

The Maintenance Spare Parts Inventory Manager ensures that all business operations have adequate material to achieve their objectives, contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of the organization. They are a key figure in maintaining the balance between operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the maintenance department.

What you'll do:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process and equipment reliability by overseeing the management of parts inventory levels, ensuring operational continuity, and implementing strategies to improve reliability and efficiency across our supply chain.

Job responsibilities include:

• Managing Inventory: Overseeing the levels of maintenance supplies and equipment to prevent shortages and excesses
• Cost Control: Implementing strategies to reduce maintenance costs and optimize resource consumption
• KPI Monitoring: Ensuring the integrity of dashboards and maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track performance
• Process Improvement: Recommending projects and methods to improve maintenance processes, including risk analysis and Total Process Control (MTP) implementation
• Training: Developing training materials and conducting sessions to enhance the skills of the maintenance team
• Vendor Relations: Maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary parts and equipment
• Data Analysis: Using software to monitor demand and document inventory characteristics, as well as analyzing data to anticipate future needs
• Inventory Optimization: Optimizing inventory levels to align with business needs

Requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent; and,

• minimum of 2 years of proven experience in inventory or maintenance management.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate the following:

• Solid written and verbal communication skills;

• well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;

• ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision;

• demonstrated solid teamwork, interpersonal, leadership and planning skills; and,

• ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in dealings with outside contractors and equipment suppliers.

How to apply:

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one Word or PDF document. Candidates must clearly indicate how they meet the requirements listed above. Applications should be submitted before August 2, 2024.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. All other applications will be kept on file for future consideration.

Moving Forward Together: your career with Michelin

Michelin truly believes that business performance and the professional success of our employees go hand in hand. Our approach to career development reaffirms the values that guide us every day and expresses the mutual commitments that Michelin Group has undertaken to ensure everyone is able to find fulfillment in their role. Performance and potential are assessed with a view to the long-term and training policies allow each employee to continue to grow throughout their career, while helping to drive the company's development.

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. offers competitive compensation and benefits, comprehensive training programs, opportunities for advancement and a workplace that values and demonstrates its dedication to diversity.