Shipping & Distribution Manager

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Canada, Ontario, Brampton

Permanent / Regular

Supply Chain

On site

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Why do we need you ?

Agway a proud subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, stands tall as part of the world's largest building materials company. With a 360-year legacy of innovation and growth, Saint-Gobain leads the way in sustainable product development and environmental responsibility.

Saint-Gobain North America's commitment to excellence has earned it recognition from the Top Employers Institute as one of the best workplaces in North America and Canada. Join us at Bailey and be part of a future where innovation meets sustainability!

Founded in 1979 Agway’s diverse solutions comprise a range of product lines focused on residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and institutional market applications. Agway ensures that every steel solution it delivers meets or exceeds the specific demands and expectations of the Customer.

The Logistics Manager, under the direction of the VP of Operations, People, and Culture, is responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of our fleet and helping to maximize the efficiency of the fleet across all locations. This position is responsible for the direct management of all warehousing and distribution functions and includes accountability for inbound/outbound and effective storage of freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures.

Is this job for you ?

Operational

Ensure all established delivery commitments are met and that all shipped product conforms to company quality standards
Communicate all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties
Coordinate shipping activities with all other functions within the organization to obtain optimum performance from the internal fleet and the outside carriers;
Working with broader Logistics organization, develop and maintain relationships with outside carriers to ensure availability of extra capacity as required and to ensure cost competitiveness with all carriers
Enhance communication between sales and logistics to increase the level of customer service
Manage the business unit truck and equipment fleet and day-to-day interactions with external freight suppliers
Oversee loading crew in all locations to ensure that loads are being built safely and that orders are being shipped completely
Utilize route planning software to optimize delivery capacity
Ensure the Shipping and Distribution teams are scheduling all trucks and trailers for service, reporting monthly mileage
Implement and monitor performance metrics for warehouse and shipping employees
Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments
Analyze shipping metrics and KPI’s for efficiency improvement as well as looking for potential areas of growth or cost reduction.
Ensure that IFTA reporting is occurring on a timely basis
Complete the annual licensing/permitting functions for all trucks and trailers
Apply for and maintain all specialty truck and trailer permits, where required
Ensure that the shipping area and yard stay clean and organized
Develop a yard traffic control program
Develop a quality control program for loading to ensure that loads are being shipped accurately and completely
Develop a training program for outside carriers, ensuring they are trained to deliver our product safely, understand the customer service requirements, and are held accountable for damage/back charges
Develop a Shipping & Distribution manual to ensure that processes are well documented and sustainable
Manage difficult customer situations in a professional manner
Respond promptly to customer needs both internally and externally

Health and Safety

Maintain and enforce company safety policies
Ensure that all staff under your direction are following all safe work practices
Perform regular workplace inspections, both scheduled and unscheduled
Support all aspects of the Corporate Health and Safety program
Maintain a strong knowledge of all Health and Safety policies
Monitor accident frequency and history and analyze injury data
Report all accidents/incidents promptly, conduct investigations, and act on recommendations

Human Resources

Promote teamwork within and across departments
Conduct and document monthly crew meetings to discuss, review and implement items such as new/existing procedures, company policies, department performance, safety talks, Health and Safety
Assist with succession planning in the Shipping & Distribution department
Review all work performed by employees for completion, accuracy and quality and identify any performance improvements
Participate in selection process, discipline and training and recommend actions such as hiring, promotions and appropriate disciplinary actions
Maintain harmony among workers and resolve any grievances with the assistance of Human Resources
Monitor and manage GPS system for driver’s hours and note any discrepancies
Ensure hours of work are in compliance with government rules

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Benefits in joining us

What we offer…

Certain provinces require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates, the base pay range for this position is $90 000 to $115 000 per year. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary bonus.

This is an active, existing vacancy. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

In addition to a dynamic work culture that emphasizes dedication and effort, alongside enjoyable events and companywide activities, we also provide the following benefits that contribute to our Total Rewards Package.

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program includes but is not limited to:

Excellent healthcare benefits package.
Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, Bereavement Leave and Employee Family Assistance Program.
Financial Security: RRSP, Discretionary Profit Sharing and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
On-the-job training.
Workboot and Uniform Allowance (for positions in the Manufacturing environment).