Logistics Manager

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. Principal Responsibilities Ensures transportation availability for all logistical needs. Transportation emergency storm response lead. Manages all freight claims as it relates to truck transportation. Reviews 3rd party performance, carrier sourcing, and performance optimization. Participates in business development strategies, capital projects and special projects. Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations and contract compliance. Contributes to company transportaions decisions; exploits cost-saving opportunities for logistics. Negotiates and publishes transporation rates of 3rd party truck. Develop, implement and monitor 3rd party carrier rates, DOT and safety, service level compliance. Develops a close working relationship with all carriers and has a thorough knowledge of their operations including strengths and weaknesses. Initiates contact with the Yard Coordinators & drivers on a regular basis to optimize customer service levels and safety Service level tracking Participates and contributes to company safety program. Performs other related duties as assigned. Management duties included supervision of exempt and/or non-exempt staff. This includes but is not limited to, conducting performance evaluations and improvement plans, approving paid time-off (PTO), assigning or delegating work, providing on-the-job training, giving guidance to staff, taking disciplinary action, and interviewing candidates for open positions. Employee Benefits As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including: The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies Long-Term Disability Coverage Access to a robust employee assistance program Competitive compensation Annual bonus program opportunity 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred) 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays Career advancement opportunities Ability to purchase Company stock Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company