Materials Supervisor

Location: Newmarket, ON, Fully On-site

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Duration: Contract-to-Permanent, with potential for direct permanent hire for the right candidate

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required

Were looking for a hands‑on Materials Supervisor to join a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing environment in Newmarket. Youll lead a team of 89 employees responsible for ensuring the right parts are picked, tracked and delivered where they need to be, helping keep production running smoothly.

This is not a desk‑based supervisory role. Youll be visible on the production floor, supporting your team, responding to changing priorities and catching issues before they affect production. With custom manufacturing comes variety, so this opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems and leading through change.

• $28 $ 29/hour, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Long‑term contract-to‑permanent opportunity, with direct permanent hire potentially considered for the right candidate
• Consistent 7:00 AM4:00 PM schedule, 42.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on leadership role where your decisions directly impact production success

• Youll supervise and support a team of 89 employees responsible for picking and moving materials for production.
• Youll monitor daily operations to ensure the correct parts are picked and available when production needs them.
• Youll communicate changing requirements to your team and help employees adjust quickly to production priorities.
• Youll troubleshoot material, inventory and system issues while keeping operations moving.
• Youll use ERP/MRP systems to support material and inventory processes.
• Youll remain active on the floor, stepping in to support picking and material‑handling activities when required.

• 3+ years of supervisory or team‑lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with automotive experience strongly preferred
• Hands‑on experience with materials, inventory, production supply, picking or material flow
• Experience using an ERP or MRP system, with SAP experience considered a strong asset
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with operational data
• Strong problem‑solving, attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S and IATF 16949/TS 16949 exposure are considered assets
• Forklift certification, shipping/receiving experience or related material‑handling experience are assets

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI‑assisted tools to help review applications.