Supervisor Production & Inventory Control

Winpak Division is seeking a Supervisor, Production and Inventory Control to join our Production and Inventory Control team in Winnipeg. Reporting to the Production and Inventory Control Manager, you will lead the team responsible for production planning, scheduling, inventory control, production reporting, and product data administration. You will help balance production capacity, plant efficiency, waste, inventory levels, and customer delivery needs while coaching employees and improving departmental processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and scheduling, review plant workloads and capacity constraints, and identify adjustments to improve lead times and on-time delivery.
• Lead inventory control activities and maintain accurate production, inventory, and product data to support planning and operational decisions.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Accounting, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to resolve planning issues and balance customer requirements with available capacity.
• Guide the department toward its goals, set priorities, and monitor day-to-day employee performance.
• Coach and mentor employees, provide constructive feedback, and develop action plans to address performance or skill gaps.
• Develop training and cross-training programs and participate in recruiting new team members.
• Work with production and office supervisors to improve departmental processes, reporting, and overall operational performance.
• Promote safe work practices, teamwork, and clear communication while supporting company quality, food safety, and continuous improvement standards.

Required Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma from a community college, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
• 4+ years of experience in production control, including production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of materials requirements planning systems and computerized bills of materials, production planning, scheduling, and inventory control systems.
• Leadership experience, such as guiding a team, coordinating work, coaching colleagues, or serving as a team lead.
• Ability to analyze production and inventory information, identify problems, and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and work patiently and respectfully with different personalities.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, work independently, and follow through on departmental goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly process manufacturing.
• Certification in Production and Inventory Management, or related coursework in production and inventory management.

Additional Details

• Full-time position based in Winnipeg, Manitoba at 100 Saulteaux Crescent.
• This position is 100% onsite.
• Lead a team of approximately 19 employees when fully staffed.

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:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage; travel coverage; disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition assistance, retirement savings plans, and an employee and family assistance program with counselling, wellbeing coaching, and financial and legal consultation services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions for industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Our commitment to sustainability, safety and excellence supports our continued growth.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We aim to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, where every individual feels respected, valued and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process. We evaluate applicants based on merit, capability and qualifications related to the job. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

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