Logistics Manager

Our mission is simple: To enrich the lives of our partners. Steelway is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people.

As a member of the leadership team and as a new Steelway family member, you will join a diverse, dynamic group of highly motivated individuals that bring with them a wide array of talents, skills, and backgrounds.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the leadership of the shipping / receiving department to ensure that the logistics process is completed as required, in compliance with safety, quality and logistics standards. The Logistics Manager will Lead, Inspire, Build and Motivate a high-performance team that delivers on our higher purpose – ‘Enriching the lives of our partners’ and influence behaviour to create a culture of excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Dependably demonstrates a relentless obsession with our higher purpose, values alignment and our employee centred culture.
• Responsible for the direct leadership of the shipping / receiving department and the activities of the team; including all logistic processes and procedures.
• Maintain competitive freight costs and associated surcharges reflective of the current market to ensure accurate information for project quotes.
• Maintains a high level of communication with the project managers, builder services team, ExSteel customer service, and engineering / drafting team, giving regular updates on delivery commitments and/or constraints.
• Maintain the highest quality of customer relationships, internal and external.
• Coordinating projects through the shipping / receiving department utilizing appropriate resources.
• Monitors and adjusts shipping / receiving capacities as required to provide best possible delivery times.
• Ensure product received meets quality requirements and is received in accordance with company policies.
• Responsible for fleet management of company shipping vehicles.
• Monitor KPI’s and departmental objectives while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Practice active problem-solving strategies to effectively address issues as they arise.
• Maintains a regular presence in the shipping / receiving areas and works to maintain high levels of communication with Production Leaders and employees.
• Ensures that all safety policies are followed and remain relevant as the company grows and changes.
• Responsible for ensuring the highest level of employee training to support the business.
• Recommends staffing levels for shipping / receiving activities, including recommendation for recruitment and selection.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Logistics or Transportation
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Transportation/Distribution/Operations/Warehouse Management
• Demonstrated performance as high-energy team player, with ability to lead people and administer results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to use team-building principles to constantly improve output and profitability.
• Excellent organizational skills and capability of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Ability to work within a high-performance culture.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
• RRSP Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Monthly employee appreciation lunch
• Family, friendly environment

Steelway Building Systems provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the Director of Human resources will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.

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