Logistics Leader

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Logistics Leader is responsible for goods warehousing, shipping, and receiving tasks regarding quality, quantity, and deadlines. They guarantee stock reliability and preparation quality before shipment. As he is usually the first contact with the customers, he must use strategy to find answers and solutions to the customers' requests. Although he is responsible for receiving, shipping and the logistics for the site, he must participate in the performance of the plant and support the other departments

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing inventories, stock levels and location of goods
• Supervising and training the employees
• Responsibility for supervision and proper operation of warehouse equipment, especially forklifts
• Initiating maintenance requests & routine regulatory safety inspections on all mobile equipment
• Planning and supervising workloads
• Preparing and shipping finished products
• Ensuring the reception and transfer of raw materials
• Setting and managing departmental budgets
• Defining and achieving objectives regarding quality of service and cost optimization.
• Delivering solutions to any logistics problems while maintaining a high quality of service
• Ensure the full respect of the safety rules on site : Be sure that the team applies and understands the health and safety rules in force
• Assist in negotiation and management of freight carriers
• Organizing, coordinating, and managing outbound freight requests as required
• Manage customs documents and requests when needed
• Supporting the other service offered by the company to the customers
• Attend off site training as per job requirements – training for first aid, health and safety checks, train the trainer, visiting other sites etc. 
• Any other related duties requested by the Plant Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Available on-call outside regular working hours
• Working with computer: GPAO, Microsoft Programs, Divalto, WMS

SUBORDINATES

• Shippers

EDUCATION

Formal education in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, an asset
CCS Certified (Certified customs specialist), an asset
Any combination of training and experience will be considered.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

• 5 years of experience in supervision (required)
• 3 years of experience in shipping and receiving in general (required)
• Good knowledge of hazardous materials handling methods
• Good knowledge of occupational health and safety

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Positive leader
• Good anticipation of needs
  • Defining warehousing plans
  • Determining manpower needs
  • Organizing finished product replenishment
• Organized and methodical personality 
• Ability to establish simple and effective communication tools
• Service oriented