Shipping Team Lead

Shipping Team Lead

We currently have an opportunity for the right individual to join our dynamic and talented team of employees as a Shipping Team Lead.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment
• Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping/receiving schedules
• Utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, rates and pre negotiated agreements/contracts with preferred transportation suppliers
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
• Determines space requirements/load plans for various commodities sizes and trailer/equipment types
• Research to resolve ERP Issues as it pertains to processing of orders and inventory system issues
• Respond to and resolve Canada/US Brokerage clearance issues, requests and maintain a working relationship with our preferred brokerage supplier(s)
• Ensure standard document reporting requirements such as inbound inventory audits and daily dock reports are produced and distributed in a timely manner
• Provide direct support and primary contact services to both the internal sales, quality departments and select external customer queries or requests
• Coordinate and manage working relationships with asset based transportation supplier, third party logistics companies/brokerage and transload/warehouse service companies
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded boxcars and truck doors
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair
• Maintains daily forklift checklists an maintenance reports
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas
• Compiles records of unfilled orders
• Posts weight and updates/maintains transportation supplier rate database. Provides ad hoc rate inquiries to the sales team for prospective customers in various locations throughout North America
• Prepares bills of lading, customs invoice, packing slip and any other required clearance or compliance documents for outbound orders
• Support non revenue related inbound or outbound shipments by assisting in the coordination of logistics, transportation, customs clearance and onsite/off site storage of material
• Oversee receiving of various oversized material ensuring direct communication with both the purchasing department and intended recipient of the product/equipment
• Assists workers in shipping and receiving activities as required
• Develops and maintains departmental work instructions for all tasks
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet warehouse demands as dictated by production schedules and work flow
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforcing safety regulations.
• Recommends measures to improve warehouse operations, quality of service, and increases efficiency of department and work crew and equipment performance
• Receives training to keep current with shipping and warehouse improvements via seminars and external training, etc.
• Maintains respectful communication with co-workers and supervisory staff
• Familiar with the company’s policies and processes and understands the impact of this position on the competitiveness and performance of the company
• Complies with and follows health and safety policies and programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum post-secondary education in business or equivalent of education and experience
• Minimum two to four years of direct work experience in a shipping/warehouse supervisory function preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift experience; valid certification is an asset
• Heavy haul trucking, ocean, intermodal and rail shipping experience considered an asset
• Minimum three years of experience supervising staff of six or more employees
• Good interpersonal and reasoning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Experience in managing third-party logistics providers
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. Maximo), as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Team leadership and teambuilding abilities
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact
• Persuasive, motivational, and persistent
• Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Good financial and business awareness
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills
• Proven ability to be flexible to changing priorities in a fast paced work environment

To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume via email quoting the position title and file number by 4:30 p.m. July 31, 2017.

Pembroke MDF Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Email: careers@pembrokemdf.com
Website: www.pembrokemdf.com