Company Description

ABOUT LGC STANDARDS:

LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To provide direction, leadership, and management to the shipping and logistics team. Establish and administer policies, processes, and procedures to effectively manage resources and drive continuous improvement to meet the business needs. Provide leadership and mentorship to the Warehouse Supervisor and oversee all warehouse activities, ensuring best and safe practices. Ensure the achievement of daily, monthly and annual performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a High Level of Safety, and 5S

• Collaborate with collaborators to ensure compliance with established safety programs
• Ensure accident/incident investigations are conducted and documented in a timely manner
• Promote proactive identification and elimination of workplace hazards
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health & safety policies are followed.
• Ensure the working areas are kept neat and tidy and that a robust 5S program is in place and sustained

Manage Employees

• Ensure all team members are treated in an equal and fair manner, abiding by the company Policies & Standards of Conduct
• Lead, coach, and mentor staff to develop their skills and abilities
• Ensure the Department is adequately staffed, with sufficient cross-training and back-up support to meet business requirements optimizing productivity and asset utilization.
• Manage vacation, overtime, and absence schedules
• Administer the Performance Evaluation process
• Manage the Performance Improvement Program
• Direct reports include: Team Leads, Shipping and Logistics; Supervisor, Warehouse & Supplies; Customs and Logistics Associates; Packaging Associates

Manage Import/Export Compliance

• Oversee all aspects of trade compliance for inbound and outbound shipments
• Ensure the preparation and maintenance of accurate documentation related to shipments, including customs declarations, bills of lading, and certificates of origin
• Ensure that all required documentation is submitted in a timely manner to avoid delays in customs clearance
• Meticulous record-keeping to aid in audits, dispute resolution, and traceability of shipments
• Collaborate with transport service providers and brokers to efficiently complete processes, assisting in acquiring permits, and preparing accurate documentation.
• Communicate and explain regulatory requirements to our collaborators, customers, partners, and team members within the organization.

Ensure Achievement of Performance Targets and Report Performance

• Establish and maintain safety, quality, delivery and cost performance goals aligned to Operations objectives
• Establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators, monitor and report performance on Dashboards and A-3’s identifying specific issues and gap closure plans
• Identify and analyze areas where performance goals are not being achieved. Investigate and provide explanations for any shortcomings. Develop strategies to address and improve the situation.
• Attend Tier 2 and 3 meetings to monitor daily performance and Work-in-Process backlogs providing feedback and direction to resolve issues and meet performance targets.
• Identify and resolve any significant equipment, material or information flow issues
• Ensure routine communication sessions are scheduled and deliver presentations as the need arises.
• Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations and current company policies and procedures, specifically regarding controlled substances

Perform Other Duties

• Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned

Qualifications

Competencies Required

• Proven experience of 5+ years in logistics roles in related industries
• Minimum 2 years in a people leadership position with direct reports-preferably a management role
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, negotiate and collaborate with different collaborators
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Experience with Lean processes and methodologies is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of problems
• International logistics network experience an asset

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain studies or equivalent experience, preferably with a supply chain certificate

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critically important components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard these factors.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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