Logistics Shift Leader

What we offer Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1 st of the month following start date 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1 st of the month 30 days following your start date Health & Wellness Reimbursement Employee & Family Assistance Program Product Purchase Program Opportunities to take part in job related training and development Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies Relocation costs (if applicable) This position is 100% onsite. Remote work is not available for this position. As the Logistics Shift Leader , your primary responsibilities will include managing, leading, and motivating an operating crew to safely deliver results in key areas of the business. The Logistics Shift Leader will take ownership of ensuring people, process, equipment, and systems (E80, AWS, JDE, Power Fleet) are operating to standard and measure, adjust and report shift performance. This position is a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (2, 2, 3 rotating days and nights). Ensuring people, process, equipment and systems (E80, AWS, JDE, Power Fleet) are operating to standard. Advanced trouble shooting of LGV, AWMS and JDE (ERP) issues. Proactively coordinate, engage and lead the crew to achieve target goals around Safety, Quality, Productivity, Customer Service (Internal and external) and Cost Ensure adequate resources are scheduled and available to deliver desired results. Recording and approving attendance records in payroll system. Audit, measure, adjust and report shift performance Develop a climate which encourages the participation and involvement of all employees to pursue continuous development and continuous improvement. Ensure the crew is adhering to standards, processes and systems established. Ensure that employees are properly trained, aware of expectations and are accountable for performance. Support the Department and other site leaders in carrying out long range plans, objectives and activities Provide support and backfill during peak demands or unexpected absences. Education Preferred Bachelor, associate degree or advanced certification in Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or other applicable disciplines 5 or more years of equivalent experience in lieu of this will be considered. Experience 4 or more years of logistics, warehousing, distribution, transportation, and or supply-chain combined. 2 or more years of supervision Strong leadership skills, team oriented, and effectively engage others in resolving problems and identifying and implementing improvements Experience in using problem solving techniques such as Kepner Tregoe and/or continuous improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma. Ability to teach, mentor, coach, develop, delegate, and follow-up Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills Comprehensive computer skills; fluent in Microsoft Office applications and enterprise resource planning systems such as Oracle (J.D. Edwards), SAP or similar systems Enjoys fast pace and multiple competing priorities At Irving Tissue , we know the key to success is our people. We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since. Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Onta…

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