Lead Inventory Control

**Powell People Solving Tough Problems** As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, Field & Valve Servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment. Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Lead Inventory Control - Shipping & Receiving responsibilities include overseeing inventory control, managing deliveries, inspecting inventory, maintaining inventory records, and ordering products. **Essential Responsibilities**: Give direction to all hourly employees in the department. Organize/Prioritize daily workflow to meet delivery dates. Mentor/Facilitate Safety Squad/Safety Program Activities. Coordinate inventory functions, such as fulfilling kit requests. Coordinate receiving functions, such as checking material and receiving into inventory. Coordinate shipping functions, such as packing shipments and creating shipping documents. **Minimum Qualifications ** A minimum education level of a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is required. Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, previous leadership role is considered an asset. Previous experience in Receiving, Stockroom and/or Shipping is considered an asset. **Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements** Ability to read a tape measure. Knowledge of machines and tools including their design, use, repair and maintenance. Basic computer knowledge, previous experience with Oracle is considered an asset. Positive attitude. Willingness to learn. Willingness to mentor/train new employees. Ability to follow directions from Supervisor. Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities. Self-starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed. Challenges the status quo; looks for better or more efficient ways to get results. Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth. Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making. Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks. Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities. Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal. Forklift and Overhead crane **Working & Environmental Conditions** Warehouse environment loading and unloading indoors or outdoors Sitting, twisting Frequent walking, standing, handling Occasionally crouching, stooping Operating warehouse material handling equipment Physical Requirements Pushing/pulling (100 lbs.) Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. Lifting/carrying (50 lbs.) **Who we are** Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal. Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customers needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry. **Your Partner in Safety** LI-ML1 In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications Powered by Innovation - Powells culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.