Logistics Manager

The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading natural resource manufacturers and community developers. Our Lantz Site is home to Shaw Transport, Shaw Precast Solutions and Shaw Brick divisions.We are currently hiring a Logistics Manager.Reporting to the Shaw Transport General Manager, you will be part of the Shaw Transport Team and will play an integral role in management of load movement and on-time deliveries. You will utilize your logistics, organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills to optimize operations by keeping the Shaw Values (Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Customer Understanding, Constant Improvement, and Collaboration) front of mind and being laser focused on meeting customer expectations, while fostering strategic partnerships.The successful candidate will be responsible for: · Following commercial transport safety regulations and taking necessary precautions to ensure safe operations on and off the road.· Planning, coordinating and ensuring products are delivered safely, on time and in expected condition.· Monitoring of asset utilization and location to effectively assign routes and preventative maintenance requirements of tractors and trailers.· Managing Shaw Transport drivers including load assignments, providing dispatch details, and maintaining systems supporting safety, hours on the road, maintenance, etc.· Seeking cost effective transportation methods and negotiating contracts· Providing timely and professional responses to customer inquiries.· Adapting to unforeseen challenges, such as road disruptions or regulatory changs· Maintaining accurate records (invoice, payroll, IFTA reporting, carrier profile, etc.).· Performing other duties as required to maintain and enhance customer relations, divisional productivity, and strategic partnerships.Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:· Safety and Quality focus· Minimum 3-5 of experience in logistics management· Strong communication and interpersonal skills· Demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport and maintain relationships· Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills· Proven ability to multi-task while providing excellent customer service· Strong work ethic, attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills.· Maintains a high level of integrity and accountability.· Easily adaptable to meet operational demands· Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.), dispatching software, etc.For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.comWe are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. About The Shaw Group Limited The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada’s leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.