Logistics Team Leader

Logistics Team Leader

The Shipping and Receiving Lead oversees and directs the logistics team in the handling of all materials and products during their lifecycle while servicing internal and external departments and clientele.

Main Duties:

- Provides leadership, direction and support to shipping/receiving, material handling, drivers and warehouse personnel and coordinates the day-to-day activities, including picking, packing, receiving, shipping, transportation and inventory.
- Sets departmental goals for team and ensures activities are carried out in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
- Oversees shipments and receipt of incoming product and storing of inventory.
- Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing product and documenting or communicating receipt.
- Coordinates with other departments to schedule deliveries and pickups according to requirements.
- Assists with inventory - oversees cycle counts, and year end inventory with the assistance of warehouse personnel, finance and production and ensures inventory levels are maintained and needed supplies are available. Assists in the investigation of discrepancies.
- Receives and labels shipments. Communicates received goods to respective individual/department or to respective locations in warehouse.
- Prepares Standard Operating Procedures for department in an itemized and orderly manner.
- Prepares and provides management with departmental Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) and reports improvement initiatives.
- Prepares and processes all paperwork and matches items to Purchase Order.
- Leads the picking of inventory and delivery to respective service departments.
- Manages the storage all goods on racking ensuring it is conducted in a safe and orderly manner, including strapping pallets as required.
- Manages the safe operation of a forklift as well as transport vehicles and ensures all vehicle paperwork are completed efficiently.
- With the assistance of team personnel, ensures department and surrounding areas are always safe and secure, and maintains proper housekeeping.
- Ensures that pre-start checklists and sign out documentation are completed as required.
- Assists in recycling program and waste removal.
- Ensures personnel are following safety guidelines as per the Occupational Health and Safety.
- Identifies, makes recommendations and initiates cost improvement opportunities.

Other duties as assigned.

Employment Requirements:

- Minimum of five (five) years of experience in a Shipping and Receiving role and previous experience leading a team and overseeing performance.
- Sound knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Sound knowledge of health and safety procedures and practices.
- Inventory control knowledge.

Trans Canada Safety is an equal opportunity employer. The company provides accommodations to persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please advise the Recruiter.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

pay will be based on experience and qualifications

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Schedule:

- Day shift
- Work Location: In person

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Bay, ON P1B 2X3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person