Inventory Specialist

Winpak is seeking an** Inventory Specialist**based in **Winnipeg, Manitoba** to support our **Maintenance Department.**

As part of the Maintenance Team, the **Inventory Specialist** plays a key part in supporting daily maintenance operations by managing essential documentation, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities, and ensuring accurate inventory control. The Inventory Specialist will serve as a central point of communication between maintenance, purchasing, accounts payable, and external vendors, while overseeing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and workflow reliability.

If you’re driven to make an impact through organization, communication, and reliable inventory management, we’d love to hear from you

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Keep maintenance parts organized and accurate through regular inventory checks.
- Receive, label, and stock parts while updating the CMMS and processing invoices.
- Identify inventory discrepancies and prepare actionable reports.
- Manage and optimize the CMMS for smooth maintenance operations.
- Track and report maintenance KPIs to drive improvements.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment uptime.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready maintenance records.
- Act as the go-to liaison between maintenance, purchasing, vendors, and other teams.
- Support audits, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with administrative tasks, onboarding, safety documentation, and team collaboration.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Minimum two-year college diploma in technical, business administration, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in maintenance administration, inventory control, or CMMS coordination (MicroMain, Infor M3, or similar systems).
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- 2+ years of experience managing work orders, preventive maintenance, spare parts, and purchasing processes.
- 2+ years of experience performing tasks that demand high accuracy in written and documented work.
- 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced role requiring strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated experience effectively collaborating with maintenance, production, purchasing, and contractors.

**Additional Information**:

- This position is 100% onsite located 100 Saulteaux Crescent, Manitoba
- There is limited bus access to this location.

**Why Winpak?**

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial, and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

- Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
- Travel coverage
- Disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Tuition assistance program
- Retirement savings plans
- A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

**Winpak’s vision** is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

**At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values.** We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer,** we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, colour, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.