Logistics Supervisor

About Colourific :

Colourific Coatings is the top custom metal coatings company in Ontario with an established reputation for quality, turnaround times, and leading customer service that goes beyond our local roots.

Our customers sell products around the world, including the U.S., Mexico, South America, Oceania, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Customers return to us time and again because we help ensure the integrity of their supply chains and consistently deliver a reliable product that they’re happy to sell in their hometown or halfway around the world.

Position Summary :

You are a highly seasoned logistics management professional that is well versed in warehouse and inventory management, and in running day to day logistical operations of high-volume production facilities.

Your strong logistics or warehouse management background has educated you on best in class shipping, receiving and inventory management processes, and you’re comfortable working with and managing large teams, and communicating with all layers of the organization.

You will work closely with the production team and Director of Operations to manage and optimize the operations of Colourific’s logistics department.

Reports to :

Director of Operations

Cultural Responsibilities :

• Treating all team members with respect
• Cooperating with other team members and management
• Supporting Colourific’s One Team mantra
• Maintain open dialogue with management to improve health, safety, and operational standards within the facility

General Responsibilities :

• Coming to work each day at the required time
• Completing work to the best of their ability
• Providing help as requested, even outside of their specific job function
• Abiding by company policies and procedures at all times
• Keeping work area clean and free of debris
• Prioritizing safety in your actions and workspace condition
• Advising management when aware of contraventions of Health and Safety

Job Specific Responsibilities :

• Monitor the performance of the shipping department and logistics KPI’s and provide daily feedback to the management team
• Manage and supervise logistics team members using a lean manufacturing + Kaizen framework
• Play a key role in the hiring, training, and performance management of logistics team members with weekly accountability for training and performance management
• Active participation in daily and weekly production meetings
• Leverage continuous improvement experience towards production and logistics processes
• Oversee warehouse layout and Inventory Management System to ensure the accurate tracking of materials throughout the facility
• Communicate with customers and vendors to resolve discrepancies or issues
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors to ensure efficient turnaround time of material in house
• Coordinate with maintenance team all preventative maintenance required for forklifts
• Coordinate with drivers the continuous forklift usage best practises and enforce proper and safe operation of equipment on daily basis

Requirements :

• 10+ years of logistics or supply chain management experience
• 5+ years of logistics or supply chain management leadership experience
• Capability and appetite to design and build a world class logistics and shipping function
• SCMP designation is considered an asset
• Strong experience in Lean material management and inventory management
24 days ago