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The Materials Coordinator position, under general supervision, responsible for establishing the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. In addition, initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Coordination and release of vendor materials to meet daily production schedules.

· Directly influence weekly and long term production requirements for all lines, through the daily analysis of customer releases.

· Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and update minimum and maximum stock levels.

· Inventory management; maintain target inventory level for raw and finished good products, cycle counting and physical inventory.

· Develop and maintain weekly and daily shipping schedules for all customers and vendors.

· Utilize customer software systems to communicate their daily standards.

· Dispute any infractions to our Customer rating when applicable.

· Maintain close support with all Subcontracting suppliers to ensure all schedules are being met.

· Expediting of all customer and vendor requirements when necessary.

· Coordination of transportation and vendor releases to assure the timely delivery of materials and to minimize freight costs.

· Generation of Customer and Vendor Delivery performance metrics.

· Perform monthly Physical inventory, when necessary by Materials Manager.

· Maintaining computerized inventory control system in conjunction with manual systems.

· Provide information to customs department for clearing incoming/outbound shipments, i.e. purchased items, raw material, machines, etc.

· Receive assignments from supervisors at beginning of each shift and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines.

· Complete forms, such as weekly inventory sheets.

· Communicate with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers.

· Calculate invoices and accept cash, cheque or credit card payments from customers.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary education in Materials Management or related experience.

· Minimum two years production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.

· MRP and Web-based Customer System (Ford DDL, GM SupplyPower, DCX S.M.A.R.T.) considered an asset.

· Knowledge of QS9000, TS16949 and ISO14001.

· Ability to read forms, such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading.

· Use computer-operated machinery such as print delivery slips using computerized printers.

Desired Characteristics

· Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Conduct studies and develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. Provide support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, welding/brazing, assembly and material handling. May develop sequence of operations, estimate time requirements for each, and prepare operation sheets.  Act as a resource to assist and troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues. May assign work to drafters and technicians, technical writers, engineering technicians, and machine operators as required.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

·        Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:

·        The Global Operating System Plays;

·        OHSAS 18001: Health and Safety management system standard;

·        ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard;

·        TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.

Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.

Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.

Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.

·        Maintain department 5S requirements.

Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation required in the plant for production run jobs are available.

Investigate and monitor new machinery and equipment and recommend or select efficient combinations.

Conduct time studies to optimize cycle counts of existing processes.

Assist in defining the plant lay-out and enhance ergonomic requirements by establishing programs and conducting studies. 

Planning and executing of projects related to new and pre-existing production lines, improvements, upgrades, layouts and new equipment related to machining or assembly.

Attend Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Recognize and resolve tooling related difficulties with existing and new projects while working with the manufacturing support staff.

Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.

Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.

Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities and production or administrative systems.

Develop and review all processes and operator instructions to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures, revise as needed.

Participate in corrective action to meet ongoing cost, quality and delivery.

Lead development of process flows, process sheets, FMEA’s, and control plans.

Ensure the process is capable of producing parts to print specifications.

Recognize and resolve process related difficulties with current and future projects.

Participate in Customer Focus meetings.

Assist in the preparation of quotations

Assist in training shop floor personnel in machine set-up, equipment operation and best practices.

Adhere to TS16949 and applicable customer standards.

Credentials

·        A university degree or diploma in engineering or equivalent.

·        Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) would be an asset.

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics.

A minimum of five years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge/ work experience with machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and special purpose equipment.

Ability to write comprehensive entries into technical log books which are then used as reference documents.

Discuss daily production with plant operators and maintenance staff.

Ability to evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations.

Experience with risk analysis and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).

Review scale drawings to ensure the proposed designs satisfy the clients' requirements and comply with manufacturing capabilities.

Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality. Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.

Determine which materials and equipment to use for projects and decide the appropriate codes and standards to apply when completing these projects.

Contact suppliers to verify product availability, obtain equipment specifications and negotiate timely deliveries. Interact with others such as supervisors or managers for advice and direction, to discuss work and provide updates.

Coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects. Assume project management roles to co-ordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.

Interact with technicians or technologists for tasks such as creating scale drawings, preparing specifications, writing proposals and developing plant maintenance schedules.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD applications. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining i.e. Microsoft Office including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

What Linamar Has to Offer

·        Opportunities for career advancement.

·        Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

·        Social committees and sports teams.

·        Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Working on the line you will machine parts and perform quality checks in a timely manner. These positions require shift work and the ability to work overtime.

This position is for night-shift only.
 
Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian global manufacturing company, offering stability and advancement opportunities.

We Offer
 

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Shift Premiums & Production Bonus
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

Requirements
 

• Previous Manufacturing experience is an asset
• Ability to work all rotating shifts
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Must be willing to learn
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Must be 16 years of age to work on the shop floor

Why Linamar

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

The Accounting Associate position is responsible for planning, organizing, and administrating specialized accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. This position is suitable for a recent graduate from an accounting program who is ready to start the CPA program.

The successful candidate will spend 3 years gaining experience by rotating through various Linamar operations in Guelph, ON. You will have exposure to areas such as Consolidations, Global Finance, Group Office and Operations Accounting. Employees who have previously completed this program are successfully working in all areas of Accounting and Finance within Linamar both locally and internationally.

 Responsibility

• Prepare all month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and support the financial statements, reconciliations and reports in a timely manner.
• Complete product line income statements and variance analysis with explanations for all significant items.
• Prepare, evaluate, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
• Process the entry of accounts payable on a weekly basis, with three-way matching to purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare the bi-weekly payment processing for all corporate payables.
• Process all corporate manual expense reports.
• Review and track all corporate credit statements with approval and receipts.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and a twelve-month rolling forecast as needed.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Business or related discipline,
• Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA program.
• Candidate must have the requisite educational requirements to enroll in the CPA program.

Required Skills/ Experience

• Recent graduate with prior co-op experience.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data.
• Ability to prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including advanced Excel skills.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1C5, CA

Overview

The Materials Coordinator position, under general supervision, responsible for establishing the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. In addition, initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Coordination and release of vendor materials to meet daily production schedules.

· Directly influence weekly and long term production requirements for all lines, through the daily analysis of customer releases.

· Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and update minimum and maximum stock levels.

· Inventory management; maintain target inventory level for raw and finished good products, cycle counting and physical inventory.

· Develop and maintain weekly and daily shipping schedules for all customers and vendors.

· Utilize customer software systems to communicate their daily standards.

· Dispute any infractions to our Customer rating when applicable.

· Maintain close support with all Subcontracting suppliers to ensure all schedules are being met.

· Expediting of all customer and vendor requirements when necessary.

· Coordination of transportation and vendor releases to assure the timely delivery of materials and to minimize freight costs.

· Generation of Customer and Vendor Delivery performance metrics.

· Perform monthly Physical inventory, when necessary by Materials Manager.

· Maintaining computerized inventory control system in conjunction with manual systems.

· Provide information to customs department for clearing incoming/outbound shipments, i.e. purchased items, raw material, machines, etc.

· Receive assignments from supervisors at beginning of each shift and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines.

· Complete forms, such as weekly inventory sheets.

· Communicate with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers.

· Calculate invoices and accept cash, cheque or credit card payments from customers.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary education in Materials Management or related experience.

· Minimum two years production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.

· MRP and Web-based Customer System (Ford DDL, GM SupplyPower, DCX S.M.A.R.T.) considered an asset.

· Knowledge of QS9000, TS16949 and ISO14001.

· Ability to read forms, such as invoices, parts order forms, packing slips and bills of lading.

· Use computer-operated machinery such as print delivery slips using computerized printers.

Desired Characteristics

· Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Under direct supervision, assist in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures related to local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations. Ensure compliance through regular audits of laboratories and facilities, and provide training on emergency response, hazardous material handling, and industrial hygiene. Oversee the collection, storage, transportation, and shipping of hazardous waste.

Performance Expectations

• Conduct health and safety audits; both compliance and program based. 
• Prepare comprehensive written reports with clear findings and recommendations.
• Monitor, measure, and report on environmental health and safety performance.
• Act as an environmental health and safety resource to the Human Resources Manager.
• Review current policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act/Regulations and other relevant workplace legislation.
• Carry out health and safety objectives and programs within the facility.
• Develop, implement and monitor health and safety policies and procedures of the facility. 
• Serve as a resource and provide guidance and assistance to the Joint Health and Safety Committee at the facility.
• Provide safety training to all managers/supervisors, employees, and Joint Health and Safety Committee, regarding their duties and responsibilities, health safety and the law, incident investigations, hazard identification, workplace inspection and promotion of safety awareness.
• Ensure health and safety orientation/job-specific training for all new employees, transferred employees and/or promoted employees are conducted. 
• Review the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and update and implement procedures and practices, and ensure training is conducted promptly.
• Review safety statistics, conduct trend analysis and make recommendations for continual improvements. 
• Review illnesses and injuries both occupational and non-occupational with the health nurse and the company physician to ensure lost time is minimized.
• Review the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) claims to make recommendations to minimize the time of work and maximize the safe return to work program. No direct involvement
• Conduct required workplace inspections, and facility audits and provide a corrective/prevention action plan complete with responsibilities and timelines.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned. 

Credentials

• A minimum of 5-7 years of related experience.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific or engineering field or equivalent.
• Completion of Canadian Registered Safety Professional (C.R.S.P.) designation or actively working towards the designation.

Desired Characteristics.

• Ability to communicate with external and internal stakeholders. For example, communicate with members of the medical community to gain insight into evolving ways to modify work environments to meet the needs of disabled employees. Use this information to analyze programs in effect in the workplace and provide input to policy development regarding the accommodation of disabled employees' needs.
• Extensive knowledge and application of environmental health and safety legislation and industry standards. Ability to review a variety of sources such as legislation on health and safety standards to become informed of the scope of employee relations cases. 
• Develop cost-benefit analyses for a wide range of programs, such as health and safety training programs, to present the company with significant input to long-range human resource planning.
• Ability to work independently to conduct research and develop policy papers and reports. Work as a team member in both internal and external working groups. Work with industry-wide professional organizations, boards and colleagues both inside and outside of their organization.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is an asset. 
• Undertake continuous learning through courses, such as community college and university courses, through on-the-job initiatives and highly developed networking and professional liaison. Attend conferences and seminars and read professional journals to learn about best practices and emerging trends in health and safety as needed.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Level 3 – Maintenance Fully Skilled (CofQ) position, under general supervision, will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair services of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, and building systems. In addition, duties may increase in scope as skill set becomes more developed; primary emphasis is the performance of a variety of maintenance tasks rather than a high degree of skill in any particular trade.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966. 

Performance Expectations

· Establish and maintain maintenance standards and develop and recommend maintenance programs.

· Install new equipment using outside services if necessary.

· Maintain the equipment and facility through preventive/predictive maintenance program.

· Consults the work orders and personal log book for jobs to be done.

· Able to understand the amount of time that particular jobs require.

· Provide guidance in troubleshooting and repair using the most expedient and thorough methods.

· Inform appropriate personnel know of deficiency of stock parts.

· Keep equipment and facility in working condition for maximum uptime.

· Interpret and review schematic drawings of mechanical, structural, pneumatic and hydraulic systems to understand their operation and identify malfunctions.

· Use specialized measuring tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, angle finders, feeler gauges and dial indicators.

· Evaluate condition of parts and equipment.

· Assess feasibility of designs for small modifications to equipment and machinery.

Credentials

· High School Diploma or equivalent general education.

· Certificate of qualifications or certificate in a related field or equivalent working experience (millwright preferred).

· Basic welding skill for millwright.

· Minimum two years previous related experience.

· Taken specific courses and knowledgeable in different controllers (i.e. Fanuc, Siemens).

· Fully capable of level “1” and “2” maintenance requirements.

· Fully skilled in one or more trades (CET or industrial electrician).

· Use computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining, such as AutoCAD.

· Advanced knowledge in troubleshooting servo motors, drivers, encoders, etc.

· Able to read and understand all codes and regulations (Health and Safety, Electrical).

· Able to teach practices and procedures to co-workers, apprentices and clients.

Desired Characteristics

· Able to discuss work orders, equipment malfunctions and job task coordination with co-workers.

· Perform tasks independently under general direction.

· Able to work in a team setting when necessary to install and overhaul larger pieces of equipment and complete industrial systems.

· Maintain continuous learning by reading manuals and bulletins.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Intermediate Application Administrator position is responsible for 2ndlevel support of all assigned applications, this position will serve as a subject matter expert on content, processes, and procedures associated with enterprise applications using various programs such as IFS, Oracle HCM, EDI application, inhouse developed applications or externally purchased applications used by all Linamar plants. 

       Responsibility

• Provide first tier support for existing IFS (Industrial and Financial System) ERP applications a must, and other related in-house developed applications.
• Address and resolve issues and concerns of end-users related to IFS functionality and modular processes pre-dominantly in Finance, but general knowledge of operations processes is added asset.
• Perform application administration, such as reviewing, validating against Global Security and Control Policies and Standards for granting and/or terminating User Access rights. 
• Assist in the planning, design, development, and deployment of enhancements to existing applications. 
• Liaise with Vendors and/or Service Providers as needed to provide an additional level of support for resolving issues of application users, and for managing modifications to the applications, as necessary. 
• Create and maintain effective system documentation; prompt communication of any changes thereto and other pertinent processes to affected parties / teams. 
• Work with all members of the IT team to increase the number of first call resolutions and improve overall customer satisfaction. 
• Work with the QA team to develop, coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for system modifications. 
• Assist in the orientation and training of end users for all modified and new systems. 
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. 
• Extract data from the system and prepare reports for end-users and management. 

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, Materials Management, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration. 

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum three years of related work experience. 
• IFS App8 and IFS Cloud support experience is an asset. 
• Good knowledge of data extraction and reporting tools such as SQL and Crystal Reports. 
• Good knowledge of databases and database tools such as Oracle, SQL Server Database Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services and SQL Server Reporting Services. 
• Good knowledge of network and PC operating systems, protocols, and standards. 
• Able to communicate on a technical and non-technical level depending on the audience.
• Ability to work as a team member and to coordinate efforts with programmers, other administrators and developers.
• Critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving. 
• Thorough, diligent and resourceful. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a necessity. 
• Able to problem solve and troubleshoot in a fast paced and demanding environment. 
• Flexible and adaptable; proactive and positive disposition. 

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.