Logistics Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in Materials Management or Supply Chain or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in a Materials role
• Minimum 2 years experience in a Supervisory or Managerial role
• 3 years Warehouse Management System experience (preferably Solidat)
• Familiar with automotive MRP systems
• Fully understands the working relationship between Inventory Control and MRP
• Supply Chain Experience (raw material, purchase component, outside processor suppliers)
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and process improvement experience
• Strong knowledge in CTPAT requirements, compliance, and procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Support business requirements evenings and weekends, when required

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

(Optional) - Preferred but not required

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Trans4M/CMI
• Canada and USA customers experience
• Excellent knowledge of Supplier Performance, Supplier Trucking requirements and Customs requirements.
• A good understanding of production and shipping dynamics within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
• Familiar with ERP / MRP systems
• Forklift License / Forklift Training Certification/ Forklift Training Programs / Train the Trainer certificate
• Aerial lift certified / training / train the trainer
• Lift pump truck certified or train / training / train the trainer
• AZ drivers license
• Familiar with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Divisional Magna experience
• Automotive manufacturing experience

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 in areas that include but are not limited to;
  • Monitoring attendance
  • Monitor Overtime
  • Maintaining training records
  • Conducting regular and timely performance reviews
  • Staffing levels
  • Documenting any other information that is relevant to the employee’s performance
  • As requires, issuing progressive discipline
• Ensure that Departmental and Companywide measurables are being met
• Establish and adhere to Department budgets
• Coordinate the movement of all trucks at all locations of Mytox Mfg. 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 100% 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
• Approve and at times prepare weekly OT Time Sheet Summaries for payroll
• 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
• Responsible for the accuracy of Finished goods.
• Ensure that corrective and preventative actions are in place if the accuracy is below the goal.
• Champion forklift training, appraisals, competency, etc. for all Departments
• Ensure that Continuous Improvement projects are in place
• Recruit, interview etc. with the respect to the hiring of new departmental staff; liaise with Mytox Human Resources Department as applicable
• Prepare and maintains documentation/desk procedures specific to the Shipping Department positions. This includes all CSI system-specific procedures
• Complies and enforces OHSA (Material Handling, PPE, Lift Devices…etc)
• Perform regular safety workplace inspections
• Conduct regular monthly safety talks
• Be involved with Accident/Investigation program
• Train new employee of Job Specific Hazards
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions
• Commend or correct health and safety performance
• Responsible for proper handling, storage and disposal of all chemicals, used materials and equipment.
• Responsible for Rental Trailer Log
• Responsible for Damaged Returnable Container Management Log