Material Supply Coordinator

Job Responsibility:

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Material Supply Leader, the Material Supply Coordinator is responsible for organizing and executing a consistent flow of packaging and materials to support the manufacturing operations. This position requires a high-level of communication and collaboration among departments with a support and team-based mentality. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 20. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Execute safe warehouse practices as outlined in our standard operating procedures.
• Review daily schedules and identify materials required to support production.
• Responsible for directing the picking and transfer of materials to production in an organized fashion
• Provide direction to Receivers and Pickers on the proper rotation and transfer of materials to production.
• Work with the materials team to adjust the layout of the storage when required.
• Working with the Material Planner you will support the traceability of lot and batch information.
• Interact with shipping/receiving, scheduling, and production to ensure the daily requirements for production are met
• Maintain accurate material returns from production back into storage
• Working with the Inventory Supervisor execute physical counts to ensure that inventory is accurately reflected within SAP.
• Support the purchasing of direct and indirect materials for the site as required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
• Utilize any Material Requirements Planning processes, both manual or system driven, to ensure that data is accurate and to resolve any issue as required
• Validate materials are in stock and available for future production
• Minimize obsolete stock and avoid financial impact to the operations
• Drive process improvements within the dry storage areas
• Adhere to safe work practices following all safety regulations and guidelines.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices following all sanitation and process procedures and guidelines.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.

What You'll Bring:

• 1-3 years of experience in a warehousing or manufacturing environment, preferably in a food processing facility.
• Post-secondary education
• Strong analytical capability
• Able to work various shifts and extend working hours when required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility
• A strong communicator, both written and oral, who is confident and decisive conflict
• Strong computer application skills, network and PC business application software. Experience with SAP preferred

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together. We're passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We're so much stronger when we know we're accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What's Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at View email address on ca.edajobs.com. Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.