About the role
Join Our DYNAMIC Team as a Manager, Warehouse & Logistics in Ottawa!
Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager? Lowe-Martin is seeking skilled individual like you to join our team in Ottawa.
At Lowe-Martin, you’ll work on prestigious projects for some of the most recognizable organizations in Canada. You’ll enjoy a collaborative work environment that's healthy, safe and inclusive. We offer competitive pay and benefits packages and provide opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
WHO ARE WE?
Lowe-Martin provides innovative communication solutions that help our customers improve their communications and reduce their cost of doing business. We're a privately owned company that has been in operation since 1908. Our focus on sustainable growth has earned us recognition as the “Most Progressive Printer in Canada.” Our customers value our exceptional performance and awesome customer service.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager will provide leadership and co-ordination of all Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving functions and activities to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets. Responsibilities also include:
- Oversee and manage shipping, receiving and warehouse distribution operations and daily activities
- Coordinating labour, equipment and space requirements
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow
- Ensure the quality/accuracy of shipping and receiving documentation complies with all legislative and internal company requirements
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Quality policies and procedures, including warehouse racking
- Ensure that each shift is adequately staffed to meet work requirements
- Manage and report on absences, overtime, personnel transitions and vacation schedules
- Provide training, coaching and counseling for staff
- Organize shipments with other company locations and schedule runs for drivers
- Provide shipping quotes for Estimating and Sales departments
- Keep records of all vehicles and authorize equipment repairs
- Manage carriers and coordinate customs documentation with brokers
- Investigate carrier errors and authorize credits and reshipments to customers
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products
- Provide back up for shipping, receiving, picking and packing
- Assist in the development of work instructions and quality plans
- Keep up-to-date with new and changing requirements for shipping documentation
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of Secondary education diploma/equivalent, required; Post Secondary education, preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume Warehouse and Shipping environment
- Experience with standard warehousing and shipping procedures and practices
- Familiarity with inventory control processes and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Experience with ShipHero or other fulfillment technology platforms considered a strong asset
- Experience with 3PL is a strong asset
- Full knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Intermediate level: Outlook, Word, Excel and Inventory/Warehouse systems software
- Familiar with inventory control processes and all aspects of warehouse operation
- Highly organized with the ability to coordinate a wide variety of duties and responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a team player and possess excellent leadership, team building skills and supervisory skills
- Strong interpersonal and people management skills
- Ability to determine priorities, make decisions, and handle stressful situations with tact and control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and provide appropriate solutions
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal preferred
Lowe-Martin is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.
About The Lowe-Martin Group
Lowe-Martin re-invents the boundaries of traditional communications to offer you a wide variety of progressive industry leading solutions. We deliver exceptional value, increasing the significance of your communications by providing an integrated set of channels through which you can transmit your message.
We provide a wide range of services, including commercial and digital print, direct mail, warehousing and logistics and e-Business solutions — all specifically tailored to match your individual needs. Through the integration of our unique solutions, we can enhance your image, support your marketing initiatives, and make a positive impact on your bottom line.
Lowe-Martin inspires your message to go further.
About the role
Join Our DYNAMIC Team as a Manager, Warehouse & Logistics in Ottawa!
Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager? Lowe-Martin is seeking skilled individual like you to join our team in Ottawa.
At Lowe-Martin, you’ll work on prestigious projects for some of the most recognizable organizations in Canada. You’ll enjoy a collaborative work environment that's healthy, safe and inclusive. We offer competitive pay and benefits packages and provide opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
WHO ARE WE?
Lowe-Martin provides innovative communication solutions that help our customers improve their communications and reduce their cost of doing business. We're a privately owned company that has been in operation since 1908. Our focus on sustainable growth has earned us recognition as the “Most Progressive Printer in Canada.” Our customers value our exceptional performance and awesome customer service.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager will provide leadership and co-ordination of all Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving functions and activities to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets. Responsibilities also include:
- Oversee and manage shipping, receiving and warehouse distribution operations and daily activities
- Coordinating labour, equipment and space requirements
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and expedite workflow
- Ensure the quality/accuracy of shipping and receiving documentation complies with all legislative and internal company requirements
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Quality policies and procedures, including warehouse racking
- Ensure that each shift is adequately staffed to meet work requirements
- Manage and report on absences, overtime, personnel transitions and vacation schedules
- Provide training, coaching and counseling for staff
- Organize shipments with other company locations and schedule runs for drivers
- Provide shipping quotes for Estimating and Sales departments
- Keep records of all vehicles and authorize equipment repairs
- Manage carriers and coordinate customs documentation with brokers
- Investigate carrier errors and authorize credits and reshipments to customers
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products
- Provide back up for shipping, receiving, picking and packing
- Assist in the development of work instructions and quality plans
- Keep up-to-date with new and changing requirements for shipping documentation
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of Secondary education diploma/equivalent, required; Post Secondary education, preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume Warehouse and Shipping environment
- Experience with standard warehousing and shipping procedures and practices
- Familiarity with inventory control processes and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Experience with ShipHero or other fulfillment technology platforms considered a strong asset
- Experience with 3PL is a strong asset
- Full knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Intermediate level: Outlook, Word, Excel and Inventory/Warehouse systems software
- Familiar with inventory control processes and all aspects of warehouse operation
- Highly organized with the ability to coordinate a wide variety of duties and responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a team player and possess excellent leadership, team building skills and supervisory skills
- Strong interpersonal and people management skills
- Ability to determine priorities, make decisions, and handle stressful situations with tact and control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and provide appropriate solutions
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal preferred
Lowe-Martin is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.
About The Lowe-Martin Group
Lowe-Martin re-invents the boundaries of traditional communications to offer you a wide variety of progressive industry leading solutions. We deliver exceptional value, increasing the significance of your communications by providing an integrated set of channels through which you can transmit your message.
We provide a wide range of services, including commercial and digital print, direct mail, warehousing and logistics and e-Business solutions — all specifically tailored to match your individual needs. Through the integration of our unique solutions, we can enhance your image, support your marketing initiatives, and make a positive impact on your bottom line.
Lowe-Martin inspires your message to go further.