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Powell Industries, Inc. Lead Inventory Control in Acheson, Alberta
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, Inventory Management and/or Shipping is considered an asset.
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
Proficient in daily & regular cycle counting and advanced inventory processes
Self-motivated team player who can also work independently and with minimal direction
Work with management to identify areas of improvement in storage and ordering practices
Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough inventory discrepancy investigation & deployment to identify source(s) of discrepancy and recommend resolution initiatives.
Ability to use advanced Excel formulae – VlookUp, Pivot Table and basic computation
A great deal of attention to details
Ability to meet agreed deadlines and proactively communicate obstacles to meeting the deadlines.
Embraces continuous improvement initiatives – challenges status quo and probing why things are done the way they are done
Must be able to track and verify shipment
Must be able to anticipate the impact of picking and put-aways (storing) on inventory accuracy and suggest preventive measures
Willingness to learn from and share knowledge with colleagues – a team player
Basic computer knowledge, previous experience with Oracle is considered an asset.
Effectively demonstrates on-time delivery and the ability to stay focused on goals and responsibilities.
Believes and displays through actions that our customers represent our current success and remain vital to our future growth.
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
Forklift and Overhead crane is asset
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 customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.
Your Partner in Safety
Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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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 - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.
Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.