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The Mullings Group is seeking a Plant Inventory & Controls Supervisor for a growing, fast-paced manufacturing operation based in Tisdale, SK. This role owns the accuracy, flow, and integrity of all plant-level inventory and plays a critical role in ensuring production runs smoothly and financial reporting remains precise. This is a high‑impact role that sits at the intersection of operations, production, and finance, ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment and can shape inventory processes in a scaling facility.
This role is based in Tisdale, SK.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all daily inventory activity across receiving, storage, production, and shipping.
- Manage cycle counts, reconcile variances, and maintain real‑time visibility into plant inventory.
- Ensure all materials and finished goods are labelled, stored, and handled correctly.
- Keep production supplied with accurate stock to prevent downtime.
- Lead cycle counts, spot checks, and the annual physical inventory.
- Investigate discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and drive root‑cause analysis.
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP records and ensure transactions are captured correctly.
- Partner with the Controller on reporting, valuation, month‑end close, and audit compliance.
- Coach plant and warehouse staff on proper inventory and materials‑handling processes.
- Work closely with production to align material availability with schedules.
- Collaborate with shipping/receiving to streamline flow and reduce bottlenecks.
- Identify weaknesses in inventory flow, storage, and data accuracy.
- Recommend layout changes, process updates, and system improvements.
- Use data from ERP/MRP reporting to drive decision‑making and enhance inventory performance.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
- Demonstrated experience conducting cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance resolution.
- Ability to operate material‑handling equipment (forklift certification an asset).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach others and influence process adoption.
- Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced plant setting.
- Financial acumen and understanding of how inventory accuracy links to reporting and cost control.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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