Job Description
Job Purpose
To provide direction, leadership, and management to the shipping and logistics team. Establish and administer policies, processes, and procedures to effectively manage resources and drive continuous improvement to meet the business needs. Provide leadership and mentorship to the Warehouse Supervisor and oversee all warehouse activities, ensuring best and safe practices. Ensure the achievement of daily, monthly and annual performance targets.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain a High Level of Safety, and 5S
- Collaborate with collaborators to ensure compliance with established safety programs
- Ensure accident / incident investigations are conducted and documented in a timely manner
- Promote proactive identification and elimination of workplace hazards
- Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health & safety policies are followed.
- Ensure the working areas are kept neat and tidy and that a robust 5S program is in place and sustained
Manage Employees
Ensure all team members are treated in an equal and fair manner, abiding by the company Policies & Standards of ConductLead, coach, and mentor staff to develop their skills and abilitiesEnsure the Department is adequately staffed, with sufficient cross-training and back-up support to meet business requirements optimizing productivity and asset utilization.Manage vacation, overtime, and absence schedulesAdminister the Performance Evaluation processManage the Performance Improvement ProgramDirect reports include : Team Leads, Shipping and Logistics; Supervisor, Warehouse & Supplies; Customs and Logistics Associates; Packaging AssociatesManage Import / Export Compliance
Oversee all aspects of trade compliance for inbound and outbound shipmentsEnsure the preparation and maintenance of accurate documentation related to shipments, including customs declarations, bills of lading, and certificates of originEnsure that all required documentation is submitted in a timely manner to avoid delays in customs clearanceMeticulous record-keeping to aid in audits, dispute resolution, and traceability of shipmentsCollaborate with transport service providers and brokers to efficiently complete processes, assisting in acquiring permits, and preparing accurate documentation.Communicate and explain regulatory requirements to our collaborators, customers, partners, and team members within the organization.Ensure Achievement of Performance Targets and Report Performance
Establish and maintain safety, quality, delivery and cost performance goals aligned to Operations objectivesEstablish and maintain Key Performance Indicators, monitor and report performance on Dashboards and A-3’s identifying specific issues and gap closure plansIdentify and analyze areas where performance goals are not being achieved. Investigate and provide explanations for any shortcomings. Develop strategies to address and improve the situation.Attend Tier 2 and 3 meetings to monitor daily performance and Work-in-Process backlogs providing feedback and direction to resolve issues and meet performance targets.Identify and resolve any significant equipment, material or information flow issuesEnsure routine communication sessions are scheduled and deliver presentations as the need arises.Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations and current company policies and procedures, specifically regarding controlled substancesPerform Other Duties
Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assignedQualifications
Competencies Required
Proven experience of 5+ years in logistics roles in related industriesMinimum 2 years in a people leadership position with direct reports-preferably a management roleExcellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skillsAbility to prioritize, negotiate and collaborate with different collaboratorsStrong leadership and project management skillsExperience with Lean processes and methodologies is an assetDemonstrated experience in identification and resolution of problemsInternational logistics network experience an assetEducation
Bachelor's degree in supply chain studies or equivalent experience, preferably with a supply chain certificate
Additional Information
ABOUT LGC :
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critically important components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
OUR VALUES
PASSIONCURIOSITYINTEGRITYBRILLIANCERESPECTEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard these factors.
For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
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