Shipping Manager - Montreal (12-month contract)

About JTI

JTI-Macdonald Corp., established in 1858, is one of Canada’s oldest and leading tobacco companies employing approximately 500 employees across the country with the headquarters in Mississauga (Ontario), manufacturing facilities in Montreal (Quebec) and sales offices across the country.

JTI Canada is a member of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) producers of some of the worlds most recognizable tobacco brands.

For the sixth consecutive year, we have been certified as a Top Employer ranked #3 in Canada and #1 in North America for 2023.

In addition, JTI was certified a Global Top Employer for the ninth consecutive year among only 15 other Global Top Employers.

JTI is a leading international tobacco and vaping company, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and an international workforce of 48,000 employees.

Our world-renowned brands are available in over 130 markets. Though the tobacco industry is changing, JTI remains committed to provide adult consumers with a choice of a wide portfolio of quality products including those with the potential to reduce the risks associated with smoking.

Shipping Manager - Montreal (12-month contract)

Position Purpose

The objective of the position is to plan, organize, control and coordinate activities related to the shipping department at the Montreal plant.

Responsibilities

• Supervise both the team and department that handle shipping and warehousing finished goods.
• Plan, organize, control and coordinate operations related to the arrival and departure of trailers / containers.
• Count and verify all imports of finished goods.
• Deal with CRA agents, all inspections and questions when we have to destroy or export finished goods
• Ensure that inventories of finished goods are accurate.
• Conduct quality control of finished goods and verify production every day.
• Together with the Logistics team, carry out SAP maintenance that impacts the movement of virtual inventory between the plant and the warehouses.
• Analyze and implement corrective measures to improve the shipping process.
• Coordinate / optimize production plans with partners (order close-out, critical goods, month-end procedures, etc.)
• In collaboration with the Market, support production operations related to packaging image changes, government legislation and the introduction of new products.
• Coordinate exports of tobacco materials (tobacco / tobacco dust) from the MTL plant to other JTI plants
• Maintain the communication channel between the plant and the departments (Logistics, Finance, etc.)
• Support the Manufacturing Services & Logistics team.

Qualifications and experience

• College degree in management operation.
• 5 years in production planning and supervision.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing sector (an asset).
• Good knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP (an asset).

Skills, competencies and languages

• Excellent communication skills.
• Team spirit, leadership, ability to mobilize others, and a sense of initiative.
• Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor.
• Highly organized.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards is an asset.

Additional Information

JTI-Macdonald Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Please note that we welcome internal referrals, as per policy and candidates must be duly authorized to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.