Logistic Team Leader

We are currently looking for a **Logistic Team Leader** for our **Countryside Farms** plant in **Steinbach.**

Founded over 30 years ago, **Countryside Farms** has established a strong supply base for eggs sourced from Manitoba producers. Through our commitment to high-quality products and exceptional service, we've built solid partnerships with both retailers and food service distributors. These relationships have positioned us as a leading player in Manitoba and throughout Western Canada.

As a proud member of **Nutri Group**, we are dedicated to delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality for today’s discerning customers and consumers.

**What you can expect at Nutri Group**:

- An organization in transformation that values the agility, innovation, creativity and proactivity of its teams
- An entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment, with a friendly and respectful climate that fosters the balance and well-being of its employees

**The advantages of being part of the Nutri team**:

- Competitive remuneration with progressive salary scales
- Flexible working hours to maintain work-life balance, with flexible leave from the first year
- Comprehensive benefits, including group insurance for you and your family
- Group RRSP and DPSP
- Employee assistance program and telemedicine

**To successfully fulfill your role within the organization**:
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Logistics Team Leader will lead and manage the logistics team, including truck drivers and warehouse personnel.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure adherence to all food safety standards, practices, and regulations to guarantee the highest product quality for our customers
- Coordinate the daily tasks of the logistics team to maximize efficiency
- Plan and oversee pickups and deliveries to ensure optimal use of resources
- Ensure scheduled maintenance activities are completed on time and within budget
- Mentor and develop team members by setting clear expectations and holding them accountable
- Verify that daily inspections by drivers and operators are conducted as required
- Oversee order picking and shipping processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Participate in Quality Management and Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Ensure all equipment is clean and operated according to internal and regulatory safety standards
- Collaborate on the implementation of new health and safety systems
- Participate in physical inventory counts as necessary
- Provide input on capital expenditure projects
- Track and manage maintenance, repair costs, and fuel expenditures
- Schedule third-party freight carriers to optimize cost-effectiveness
- Ensure that logistics costs remain within budget targets
- Post-secondary education in Logistics (an asset)
- Minimum (5) years of experience in a logistics environment
- Minimum three (3) years in a leadership role
- Class 1 Licence (an asset)
- Forklift and warehousing experience is required
- Physically capable of handling warehouse operations
- Strong organizational skills with a methodical approach
- Eager to learn and grow within the role
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Proven experience in training, mentoring, and developing team members
- Experience in a food processing plant
- Knowledge of 5S methodology and Lean principles
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Familiarity with food safety standards and regulations
- Extensive knowledge of trucks, trailers, refrigeration units, and their maintenance
- Expertise in preventive maintenance scheduling and execution

**Job Types**: Temps plein, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Assurance Dentaire
- Assurance Invalidité
- Assurance Maladie Complémentaire
- Assurance Vie
- Assurance Vision
- Congés payés
- Cotisation égale au RÉER
- Événements d'Entreprise
- Nourriture à Prix Réduit ou Gratuite
- Programme d'Aide aux Employés
- Réductions Tarifaires
- Stationnement sur place

Schedule:

- 8 Heures
- Du Lundi au Vendredi

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person