Team Lead, Materials Management & Warehousing
Cenovus Energy Inc.

Job Info

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Worker Type: Employee

Group: Warehouse - Lima Refinery Department

Job Post End Date: 09/12/2024

Cenovus is looking for a Team Lead, Materials Management & Warehousing at our Toledo, Ohio refinery. Reporting to the Manager, Materials Management Logistics and Inventory Optimization, the Team Lead is accountable for leading and advising the Materials Management Team. The group is responsible for MRP activities, material control processes, including maintaining accurate stocking levels, performing robust inventory reviews, optimizing inventory, driving reports, plus providing and capturing value for the organization and Company. The objective of this position will be to develop and lead material control strategies that support organizational business goals. The candidate will understand Cenovus's material management program and the functional and strategic roles of material control activities applied by the department. Candidates must be dynamic self-starters who work collaboratively, are results oriented, and driven by continuous improvement. This position may occasionally provide backup support to the Warehouse Technicians, Materials Analyst, and other members of the Supply Chain team.

What you'll do:

• Maintain high Safety, Health, Environment, & Security standards. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, guidelines, and requirements related to warehousing and material control.
• Provide leadership on site material management and warehouse activities including material requirement planning (MRP), obsolete/surplus material management, repairs/refurbishments, and management of goods receipts, goods issues, picklists, cycle counting, stock put away, logistics, and quality control/assurance.
• Support internal Business Partners (Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, etc.). Seek to collaborate and effectively communicate with them to develop and maintain robust, sustainable relationships. Be proactive and understand organizational needs and aligning material management strategies to business partner goals.
• Optimize and maintain facilities (warehouses, laydown yards, chemical/catalyst storage, turnaround (TAR), temporary storage areas, offsite storage sites); ensure stationary and mobile equipment are maintained and replaced as vital.
• Partner with the Maintenance & Reliability teams to ensure alignment to the Cenovus spare parts stocking strategy while practicing spare parts optimization as part of our reliability-centered maintenance philosophy.
• Implement plans and expectations as set out by the MM Leadership and track key performance indicators (KPI);
• Develop short and long-term plans to increase the efficiency and optimization of warehousing functions and inventory; engage workforce in pursuing continuous improvement efforts.
• Coach employees and participate in the performance management process/discussions. Lead the selection process for staffing of future open warehouse positions the support the organization.

Who you are:

• Education: High School Diploma/ GED
• 8+ years of related work experience

Preferred:

• BS from an accredited University focused in Supply Chain Management, Business Management / Administration or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Proven experience managing or working in and around warehouse operations and/or supply chain related roles.
• A technical proficiency of oil refining specific materials.
• Experienced User Level of knowledge of Material Management System (SAP, Maximo)
• Work collaboratively within a team structure to achieve set objectives and deliverables.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent prioritization skills - proven ability to strategically work on key priorities and to seek help if things are not going as planned or as needed to achieve results.
• Ability to see opportunities for continuous improvement in day-to-day activities.
• Conflict Resolution Skills - Ability to resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with business unit and the broader teams.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and a strong safety culture.

What we offer:

• Company-provided medical and dental benefits
• Time-off
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com .

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

Who we are:
We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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For more information, please visit cenovus.com

At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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