Operations Supervisor, Logistics

**Branch**: Gas

**Affiliation**: Management & Exempt

**Employment Status**: Full-Time Regular

**Workplace Flexibility**: No

**Posting End Date**: Open until filled

We’re a Canadian-owned and BC-based energy company taking steps toward a lower-carbon energy future by providing renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to more than 1.2 million customers.

We’re looking for new talent to join us as we transform BC’s energy future. Our diverse team of more than 2,600 employees is committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong and grow. Join us and let’s work together for a better BC. Position Overview
Do you thrive in the ebbs and flows of supply chain management?

Are you a resourceful individual complimented by a detail-oriented and collaborative mindset?

Do you believe that leadership starts with building genuine and strong partnerships?

Supervise and provide leadership to a team of skilled resources to meet daily demands
Implement cost-effective material storage and flow of goods strategies
Manage related information for customers from the point of origin to the point of consumption
Maintain appropriate staffing levels in collaboration with others; monitor staff work assignments to optimize resources, allocate, prioritize and distribute work to meet operational demands and service level commitments such as system operations, capital construction projects and programs, and emergency response procedures
Manage contracted services in accordance with established terms and conditions
Participate in selecting, orientating and training new employees
Provide coaching to support performance, quality of work, and ongoing training and development of staff; manage attendance, identify performance issues and collaborate with others regarding disciplinary matters
Travel to worksites to provide quality oversight and maintain compliance with work and industry standards, applicable metrics, and operational requirements
Utilize field experience and technical knowledge to solve work-related problems and/or collaborate and refer to others
Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for staff to meet health, safety and emergency requirements
Maintain adherence to safe work procedures and practices including site safe work planning; provide safety information and supplies, including the use of personal protective equipment
Participate in incident investigations
Provide financial oversight including the management of costs associated with staff, facilities, vehicles, tools and equipment
Review and approve invoices and third party contracts

**Investigate, resolve and report variances In year 1, you will**:
Develop material handling efficiencies to streamline the flow of inventory thru all FortisBC warehouses.
Increase the Inventory Record Accuracy with the implementation of efficiencies and best practices
Decrease transportation costs by improving the material delivery model
Develop/ Maintain / Improve Customer relations both internal and external What it takes:
Knowledge of Warehouse and Inventory/Supply Chain Management, Competent with SAP MM
Understand of Logistics and Transportation Management
A strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of the National Safety Code (NSC) and Commercial Vehicle Safety (CVS)
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing
Ability to lead by example by putting safety first at all times
A passion for building strong partnerships and a team player
Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.