Logistics Coordinator at Britespan Building Systems Inc – Wingham, Ontario

Reporting Manager: Logistics Leader

Location: 71 North Street Wingham, Ontario

Position Summary:

All employees are to participate in, and positively contribute to the company culture, Health and Safety initiatives, continuous improvement and abide by the Employment Standards Act and all company policies and procedures while maintaining a customer service mindset. The Logistics Coordinator coordinates and expedites the flow of materials within and externally to the company, suppliers, and dealers.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and monitor logistics of the movement of parts, supplies, and materials
• Manage incoming and outgoing freight and other shipments
• Compile detailed worksheets and specifications from customer's order
• Maintain communication with manufacturing, purchasing, finance and dealers to ensure shipping deadlines will be met
• Prepare and organise workflow schedules
• Prioritize and coordinate the material and workflow through the cleaning area
• Work with or around material handling equipment
• Lead the development and training of the cleaning team
• Coordinate the movement of parts to and from suppliers and sub-contractors
• Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems

• Ensure all areas are producing products to the company’s quality standards and proper processes are being followed
• Assist in process and procedure improvement activities
• Assist in accomplishing manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations including planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching and counseling employees; and initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures

• Participate in inventory activities
• Determine the method of shipment and arrange shipping; prepare bills of lading, customs forms, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by computer
• Assist in process and procedure improvement activities
• Assist with company goals through processes development and refinement
• Report on Key Performance Indicators
• Clean, Package, Bundle, Label and Certify finished product
• Communicate Quality Alerts and implement Corrective Actions as required
• Develops and maintains a clean, safe working environment for self and co-workers
• Consistently demonstrate and incorporate principals of safety for self and others in daily activities
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all aspects of work
• Able to work additional hours as required
• Work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities
• Other duties as assigned