About the job
The Materials Administrator at New Flyer Industries plays a key role in supporting the Materials Department in Winnipeg. This position manages material receiving stations and oversees the movement of materials on the shop floor, aiming to keep point-of-use locations organized and efficient. The job emphasizes timely and accurate material handling, with a focus on maintaining effective processes.
Ongoing training and professional development are integral to this role, contributing to both personal growth and the advancement of the department.
Main Responsibilities
- Receive and process materials to assigned point-of-use locations within required deadlines.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and contribute to meeting inventory performance targets.
- Closely follow all Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and requirements.
- Assist with MRP tasks, including reviewing and acting on MRP messages.
- Support tracking and evaluation of performance against materials-related goals.
- Promote and apply lean manufacturing practices, including 5S methodologies and proactive planning (5P’s).
- Ensure data accuracy and reliability across all materials systems and reporting tools.
- Process inventory adjustments and work on initiatives to reduce adjustment frequency.
- Maintain accurate discrete job tracking, including documentation for rejects and ensuring data integrity.
- Support compliance with ISO procedures and work instructions.
- Monitor and address UORS, variance, and in-transit materials within 24 hours, and manage work-in-progress lists.
- Process materials in STAGING REC 99 within 24 hours.
- Perform all receiving functions and collaborate with Finance, Purchasing, Internal Audit, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and other departments to achieve shared objectives.
- Help the materials team meet budget targets for materials, supplies, labor, overtime, and operational costs.
- Drive ongoing improvement by ensuring compliance with ISO procedures and work instructions.
- Investigate and resolve material discrepancies, identifying root causes of variances.
- Address all error lists related to receiving and transfer demands beyond the originating facility.
