Shipping Manager

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Shipping Manager is responsible for the effective coordination and management of all shipping and receiving operations at BTN Schomberg.

BTN strives to maintain a team environment where every individual is important to the Organization as a whole. The Shipping Manager is responsible for setting a good working example and maintaining a positive work environment. Developing strong working relationships and clear communication between all departments is imperative.

• Lead, direct and oversee all Shipping and Receiving operations
  , ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, accurately and in accordance with company standards.
• Own the daily and long-term operational planning of the Shipping and Receiving function, including labour, equipment, dock capacity, yard utilization and workflow requirements.
• Review and understand all dispatch plans and provide direction, feedback and recommendations to the BTN Transport Team to support efficient execution and customer service.
• Lead and manage a team of 4–6 operators and 2–3 administrators
  , establishing clear expectations, priorities, accountability and performance standards.
• Plan staffing levels and schedules to effectively meet operational requirements, including anticipating and managing increased labour and equipment demands during peak spring and fall seasons
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• Establish daily and weekly priorities and coordinate departmental requirements with the General Manager
  , proactively communicating operational issues, resource requirements and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor departmental performance and take appropriate action to address operational deficiencies, bottlenecks, delays or resource constraints.
• Ensure the Shipping and Receiving department maintains an appropriate level of operational readiness to meet current and anticipated business requirements.

• Oversee and coordinate all shipping and receiving activities
  , ensuring inbound and outbound materials are processed accurately, efficiently and on schedule.
• Ensure all required shipping, receiving and transportation documentation is completed accurately, consistently and in a timely manner
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• Maintain overall accountability for the organization, efficiency and safe operation of the shipping yard, docks and associated work areas
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• Coordinate the effective allocation and utilization of operators, administrators, equipment and dock/yard capacity.
• Identify operational risks and constraints and implement corrective actions to minimize delays, inefficiencies and disruptions
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• Work closely with other managers and departments to ensure the effective coordination of material flow, labour and equipment across the organization
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• Own and maintain all Shipping and Receiving departmental processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they remain current, practical and aligned with company requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, cost control, workflow and service levels
  , and lead the implementation of approved improvements.
• Develop, maintain and monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Analyze operational data and KPI results to identify trends, deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish clear processes, controls and performance expectations to promote consistency, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Collaborate with other managers and departments to identify and implement cross-functional process improvements and more effective use of…