About IEM Canada

IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. This position offers an exciting opportunity within an innovative, employee-oriented company!

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedules
• Extended health benefits
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Eligibility towards Group Retirement Savings Plan contributions
• Employee Appreciation Event

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Materials Specialist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse-to-Production Material Flow: Ensure timely and accurate delivery of raw materials, components, and subassemblies from the warehouse to production lines to prevent downtime.
• Lean Inventory & Material Handling: Implement Kanban, Just-in-Time (JIT), PFEP and FIFO systems to optimize inventory levels while reducing waste and excess stock.
• Production Line Staging & Kitting: Oversee material staging, kitting, and replenishment to support production schedules with minimal disruption.
• Warehouse Coordination & Logistics: Work with warehouse teams to optimize storage layouts, material movement, and real-time tracking systems (RFID, barcode scanning).
• ERP/MRP System Management: Maintain accurate inventory records, material transactions, and stock levels using ERP and MES systems to ensure production demands are met.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Act as a liaison between warehouse, production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure seamless material availability and resolve bottlenecks.
• Material Flow Optimization: Analyze and improve material handling processes, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and ensuring smooth warehouse-to-production transitions.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Implementation: Lead initiatives to streamline warehouse-to-production logistics, reduce material waste, and improve efficiency through Kaizen, 5S, and process mapping.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure proper handling, storage, and movement of materials comply with safety regulations and ergonomic best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse-to-production material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, JIT).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and automated material handling solutions.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other manufacturing quality standards.
• Hands-on experience with material flow analysis, inventory tracking systems, and warehouse layout optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills to work cross-functionally between warehouse and production teams.
• Ability to lead and train warehouse and production staff on best practices in material handling and logistics.