Shipping-Receiving-Processing Manager

Shipping-Receiving-Processing Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shipping-Receiving-Converting Manager is responsible for shipping-receiving, panel converting and yard operations. He has to plan and optimize the various aspects of these sectors on a daily basis, as well as the health and safety and quality of shipments. He is also responsible for controlling and maintaining the plant’s inventories.

Job Responsibilities

  • Ensure the active supervision of its employees and supervise them through a mobilizing coaching approach focused on performance management;
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and procedures;
  • Maintain a good work environment that promotes respect, teamwork and productivity;
  • Ensure that staff follow the procedures in place; Hold weekly meetings on health and safety, KPIs and current progress;
  • Ensure the follow-up of employee training;
  • Forecasting operational labour needs and assigning staff to the right positions;
  • Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, probation and employee process;
  • Conduct appropriate disciplinary or administrative follow-ups with employees under his/her supervision;
  • Keep the warehouse and outdoor yard clean and safe at all times;
  • Ensure the maintenance of inventories and perform cycle counts;
  • Ensure good collaboration with related sectors (Production, Purchasing, Maintenance, Truckers/Carriers, Logistics, Procurement, etc.)
  • Listen to employees’ opinions and suggestions;
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and experience required

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in personnel management in the field of shipping and transport.

Key skills required

  • Be a good listener;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Have good analytical skills;
  • Leadership in change management and managerial courage;
  • Customer satisfaction and quality orientation;
  • Have good decision-making judgment;
  • Proficiency in Office suite software;
  • Fluency in French, oral and written;
  • Knowledge of an MRP/ERP system (an asset).

Starting salary : 72,000$ annually

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