Materials Supervisor

Posted:
12/19/2025, 6:25:37 AM

Location(s):
Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

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What we offer   

  • Competitive Pay   

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Retirement Savings Plan, Extended Health Care, Dental, and Vision  

  • Paid holidays, paid vacation days, and paid sick time  

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment   

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy   

Who we are 

Founded in 1994, Silent-Aire is a technology-driven company that designs, engineers, and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. Silent-Aire employs over 3000 people, with a total of 13 manufacturing facilities and over 1 million sq/ft of capacity in Edmonton, Alberta; Gilbert, Arizona; and Dublin, Ireland. There are sales/service centers in Seattle, Washington; Boardman, Oregon; Ashburn, Virginia; and Dublin, Ireland. Since May 2021, Silent-Aire has been a part of Johnson Controls' Data Center Solutions group. To learn more, please visit https://www.silent-aire.com/

What you will do 

Supporting our Data Center Solutions (DCS)/Silent-Aire group, you will oversee a team of inventory and warehouse employees. You will be responsible for the management and handling of all raw and finished goods inventory and all warehousing and distribution functions. Optimizing inventory control procedures, analyzing product and supply levels, managing a tool crib and leading the team to ensure efficient operations.  

How you will do it 

  • Perform regular data analysis to predict potential inventory issues and develop mitigation strategies while fostering an outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills to address inventory-related challenges efficiently. 

  • Perform regular data analysis, and visual inspections to ensure the tools are properly tracked and in working order. 

  • Manage employee scheduling, including shifts, breaks, and vacations, to ensure adequate staffing levels. 

  • Monitor and review employee performance, provide coaching, feedback, and recognition. Additionally, hire and train new employees, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their roles effectively. 

  • Collaborate closely with engineering, purchasing, and production departments to optimize material specifications, streamline processes, and resolve any issues related to material availability or quality. 

  • Utilize inventory management software (e.g., Sage) and data analysis techniques to optimize inventory levels and forecast future requirements. 

  • Exhibit excellent communication and leadership abilities to effectively coordinate with the team and other stakeholders. 

  • Play a critical role in our EHS program, including incident investigations. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

What we look for 

Required: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field 

  • Minimum of 6 years of inventory experience in a similar environment 

  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory and people management experience 

  • Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management software (e.g., Sage), and forecasting techniques 

  • Possess an analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail, coupled with outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills 

  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities 

  • Ability to work rotating day shifts

Preferred: 

  • In-depth understanding and attention to detail regarding Bill of Materials (BOM) information, including the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues arising from incomplete or conflicting data 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with multiple departments, provide comprehensive explanations 

  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and track open items to completion 

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in Manufacturing Operations, MRP/ERP systems, and Inventory Management, including implementing best practices 

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and data analysis tools to manipulate and interpret complex data sets 

#LI-Onsite 

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000-96,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To 
support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-u

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.