Our client in York Region ON is actively looking for a Logistics Manager to join their team.
Position Description :
Overall responsibility for the following functions : Shipping Supervisor, Receiving Supervisor, Inbound shipments, Warehouse Transfers, Shunters, Warehouse Reports, Production Material Handlers and Yard Maintenance Personnel
Supervise and assist employees involved in above areas; ensure that their duties are carried out in a satisfactory and timely manner
Ensure that employees reporting to the Logistics Manager adhere to the policies and standards set forth in the Employee Handbook and maintains employee performance
Ensure that Departmental and Companywide measurables are being met
Establish and adhere to Department budgets
Coordinate the movement of all trucks at all locations to ensure a smooth continuous flow of movement
Responsible for window times and dock studies
Maximizes labour utilization within the shipping department and ensures that all shipments being made are % on time and accurate
Ensure that all shipments are ready for pick up and if not Delivery Performance concern reports are being issued and followed up with appropriate Production personnel, the appropriate Scheduler and the Customer Service representative
Works with Purchasing to negotiate expedite and LTA costs with appropriate carriers
Implement and maintain a Containerization policy to ensure that an inventory of customer returnable packaging is maintained as required
Ensure that repairs are being carried out on returnable containers in a timely fashion
Arrange for the disposition of returnable containers at the end of a program's cycle
Ensure that appropriate containers are being distributed to designated work cells
Skills & Qualifications :
Post secondary education in Materials Management or Supply Chain or equivalent experience
Minimum of years related experience in a Materials role
Minimum years experience in a Supervisory or Managerial role
years Warehouse Management System experience (preferably Solidat)
Familiar with automotive MRP systems
Fully understands the working relationship between Inventory Control and MRP