Industrial Electric Manufacturing

Industrial Electric Manufacturing

Materials Replenishment Engineer

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$49kDetected 14 days ago
Project ManagementAgileOperations ManagementSupply ChainERPLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • IEM is currently seeking a Materials Replenishment Engineer for our MRS Team.
  • This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing material flow processes aligned with principles such as Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and FIFO.
  • This role will also serve as a cross-functional liaison among Production, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to ensure successful adoption and execution of these new systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies.
  • Develop and maintain point-of-use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime.
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs.
  • Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization.
  • Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules.
  • Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real-time inventory visibility.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement and a Lean Culture.
  • Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management.
  • Support training & change management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or relevant degree program.
  • 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support.
  • Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.
  • Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
  • Demonstrated initiative and drive to improve processes, with a willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role.
  • Additional Requirements
  • Ability to travel internationally and domestic: 50% per year Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
  • [Compensation Range: CAD $35 - $49]
  • Why Join IEM
  • At IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We're engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things-come be part of the journey.
  • Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com
  • We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

Nice to have

  • Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions.

Compensation

  • Ability to travel internationally and domestic: 50% per year Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skill

Benefits

  • A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
  • We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.
  • View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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