Material Services Manager

Prodomax is looking to hire a **MATERIAL SERVICES MANAGER**.

Located in Barrie, Ontario, **PRODOMAX AUTOMATION LTD**. is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

JENOPTIK, our parent company, is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries, and operates in three photonic-based divisions: Light and Optics, Light and Production and Light and Safety.

Our employees are cyclists/mountain bikers, gardeners, arts and crafts and travel enthusiasts, skiers, golfers, runners, bakers and chefs, dancers, video game heroes, music lovers and musicians, community volunteers, hikers, automobile enthusiasts, fitness enthusiasts, sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.

We are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome

**Job Summary**:
**The Material Services Manager** will report to the Director of Operations and will be responsible for managing a team of material services personnel, provide ongoing direction for the department, proactively partner with internal and external skilled trades, senior management, and suppliers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage and support existing members of the Material Services and Logistics Department.
- Coordinate the onboarding of new employees within the group.
- Create annual budget requirements for building maintenance and upgrades. Prepare quote documentation for senior management review. Manage contracted services for building upgrades.
- Work with other department managers to ensure department services are being properly delivered.
- Maintain shipping, receiving and material handling procedures and workflows to ensure compliance.
- Communicate and co-ordinate with internal teams and customers with respect to transportation arrangements, equipment rentals and customs documentation.
- Ensure shipping documentation is consistent and properly created in all situations.
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy of shipment.
- Work with the Customs Services to ensure the best methods of quoting and contracting freight services are followed.
- Organize and maintain fleet and material handling equipment maintenance programs. Maintain logs as required.
- Organize fixed building equipment maintenance such as HVAC and Loading Doors. Maintain logs as required.
- Ensure daily maintenance or repairs are scheduled and completed in a timely manner.
- Evaluate, maintain, and report on existing material inventory levels (MRO/Global) to allow company to operate efficiently.
- Maintain tool inventory, accuracy, and end of life replacement.

**Job Qualifications**:

- College completion or work experience equivalent post-secondary education in business highly preferred - logistics related education or Supply Chain training certificate is an asset.
- A driver’s license is mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar materials management and maintenance working environment.
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Possess strong excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables).
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experienced with corporate ERP systems.

**Our Benefits**:

- Safe, professional work environment
- Women's Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
- Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
- Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
- Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
- Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children
- Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
- Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
- Subsidized onsite cafeteria
- Annual performance review
- Casual business dress
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire - family & friends included
- Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
- Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards

Prodomax Automation Ltd. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.


**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RR