Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

The Logistics Manager owns transportation execution as a core operational function – from ensuring the reliability of carriers equipment, managing the teams work levels and assignments, controlling costs, overseeing the availability of units, maintaining carrier relations and ensuring on time deliveries of product

Lead, develop and support Logistics personnel within the assigned region (including performance management, training, coaching and recruitment)
Manage employee time and attendance (vacation requests, time off requests, scheduling etc.)
Ensure full compliance with company safety standards, DOT, CNESST, OSHA and carrier safety requirements
Act as the primary operational owner for carrier performance in regards to reliability, safety behavior, claims and issue resolution
Work closely with Corporate Logistics and Shared Services on carrier sourcing, rate negotiations, reporting and program compliance
Oversee and manage the PO process for Logistics related costs
Drive Logistics cost discipline and continuous improvement
Establish, implement and ensure compliance with standard logistics processes
Engage Plant Managers and OSR’s to address plant level carrier & best practice issues
Contribute, develop and manage core SAP and PBI practices and changes
Develop, implement, and monitor program changes required to drive improvement
Build strong relationships with all carriers and have a thorough knowledge of their operations including strengths and weaknesses.
Available for on call emergencies
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in a management role
Excellent leadership skills - “Lead by example” work manner
Demonstrated problem solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work tactfully with transportation carriers, accounting, data processing and sales personnel
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to train, motivate and coach employees
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

Extended health and dental coverage
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
Competitive compensation
Annual Profit Share Program
Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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