Lafarge Canada Inc Hiring for Warehouse Supervisor – Located in Exshaw at Calgary, AB Full Time

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
The Warehouse Supervisor will support the procurement function within our Exshaw Cement Plant by maximizing efficiencies associated with the provision of materials to the operation.

Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of warehousing including stock reconciliations, cycle counts, handling incoming goods, issuing goods, receiving returned goods, stocktaking and managing quality and inspection stock

Implement and manage warehousing strategies, policies and procedures to ensure that movement and storage of goods is managed effectively throughout the operating company

Ensure warehousing KPIs are met in order to support the effective running of the operating company and prepare and publish warehousing reports to demonstrate performance

Drive improvement and results in operational efficiency and inventory improvement strategies

Take responsibility for receiving, storing and dispatching goods, tracking shipments, co-ordinating import and export activities & liaising with internal and external customers and suppliers as necessary

Ensure warehouse strategies that assure plant reliability are properly defined and enforced

Implement warehouse management policy and best practice procedures

Constantly improve warehouse performance (ensure warehouse KPIs are defined and measured)

Ensure OH&S requirements are met in the warehouse

Create SAP Contracts, procure warehouse inventory materials, and place MRP Orders

Work closely with other functions (maintenance, production, finance) to effectively support the operation

Ensure accurate and timely delivery of stock to the operation

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

Operational Management (e.g. plant managers, planners, coordinators)

Buyers

Procurement Managers

Category Management

Vendors

Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Leadership ability to drive direct reports

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English

Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions

Costs / results driven

Strong strategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills

Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills; be able to communicate effectively at all levels, and with all functions in English

Convincing communicator / personality with high sensitivity to customers and suppliers who can balance empathy and assertiveness

Familiarity with the use of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Ability to continuously improve efficiency of processes and manage change

Strong customer orientation

Understanding of the cement manufacturing process

Be able to convey a sense of urgency and anticipate and resolve logistical issues

Ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions

Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships

Required Education: Bachelor’s/Undergraduate Degree

Field of Study Preferred: Supply Chain, Logistics, Business

Required Work Experience:
1-3 years in purchasing or warehouse management

3-5 years in a manufacturing environment (production or maintenance)

Additional Requirements: Experience in forecasting, MRP, ERP systems, EDI or scanning systems

Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient in MS Office. Good SAP knowledge.

Required Language: English

OH&S COMPETENCIES

Implements OH&S Mission: Ensures alignment of OH&S activities and takes relevant actions to achieve OH&S requirements.

Identifies Hazards & Control Risks: Actively manages risks by ensuring that all related control activities are implemented thoroughly

Manages Incidents: Drives committed and effective incident management

(Manager Level or above)

Execute and monitor all respective internal controls, ensuring efficient/effective activities that support organizational objectives, while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures

(Analyst level or below)

Ensure compliance with internal control procedures – communicating problems in operations, unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law

SCOPE

Inventory value at assigned plant

Size

Direct Reports (# of): 1

Direct Reports (Titles): Storeskeeper

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.