Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager
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The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canadas leading natural resource manufacturers and community developers. Our Lantz Site is home to Shaw Transport Shaw Precast Solutions and Shaw Brick divisions.
We are currently hiring a Logistics Manager.
Reporting to the Shaw Transport General Manager you will be part of the Shaw Transport Team and will play an integral role in management of load movement and on-time deliveries. You will utilize your logistics organizational problem solving and interpersonal skills to optimize operations by keeping the Shaw Values (Safety Integrity Responsibility Customer Understanding Constant Improvement and Collaboration) front of mind and being laser focused on meeting customer expectations while fostering strategic partnerships.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Following commercial transport safety regulations and taking necessary precautions to ensure safe operations on and off the road.
Planning coordinating and ensuring products are delivered safely on time and in expected condition.
Monitoring of asset utilization and location to effectively assign routes and preventative maintenance requirements of tractors and trailers.
Managing Shaw Transport drivers including load assignments providing dispatch details and maintaining systems supporting safety hours on the road maintenance etc.
Seeking cost effective transportation methods and negotiating contracts
Providing timely and professional responses to customer inquiries.
Adapting to unforeseen challenges such as road disruptions or regulatory changs
Maintaining accurate records (invoice payroll IFTA reporting carrier profile etc.).
Performing other duties as required to maintain and enhance customer relations divisional productivity and strategic partnerships.
Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities required:
Safety and Quality focus
Minimum 3-5 of experience in logistics management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to quickly build rapport and maintain relationships
Strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills
Proven ability to multi-task while providing excellent customer service
Strong work ethic attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills.
Maintains a high level of integrity and accountability.
Easily adaptable to meet operational demands
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word SharePoint etc.) dispatching software etc.
For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website:
We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
A little bit about us
The Shaw Group Limited
The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canadas leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick Shaw Precast Solutions Shaw Resources Clayton Developments Limited MMH Prestige Homes Inc. Ven-Rez Products Limited Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
