Logistics Supervisor

LATÉCOÈRE; Delta; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LATÉCOÈRE Aérostructures Canada in Delta, BC seeks a Logistics Supervisor to lead Shipping, Receiving and Receiving Inspection. The role reports to Procurement Manager and coordinates material movement to meet production and delivery targets, while controlling costs and ensuring safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years in shipping/receiving, supervisory experience with union staff, strong leadership and Excel proficiency, plus knowledge of health and safety

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of Shipping and Receiving experience with supervision of union staff.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety; proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Nadcap and ISO quality-system experience is an asset; Lean/5S/Six Sigma preferred.
• Ability to meet controlled-goods and export-control requirements for military programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise material handlers, receiving, and loading of outbound shipments.
• Coordinate Receiving Inspection staff and expedite inspections per procedures.
• Manage internal transport to align with production schedules and stock needs.
• Control freight, duties, brokerage costs; support carrier consolidation and stock levels.
• Ensure on-time shipping and accurate inventory transactions.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Supervising union staff

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Health & Safety

Nadcap/ISO familiarity

Lean/5S/Six Sigma

Export controls

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Latecoere Aerostructure Canada (Avcorp Industries Inc.) manufactures and integrates aerospace structures in Delta. The Logistics Supervisor leads union employees in Shipping, Receiving and Receiving Inspection. Reports to Procurement Manager and coordinates material movement, staffing and priorities to meet production, customer delivery, safety, quality and cost requirements. The expected salary range for this position is $75,000–$85,000 per year. Placement within the range will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.

III. MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SECTION 1

• Supervise material handlers receiving and recording shipments, preparing outbound goods and loading or unloading vehicles.
• Coordinate Receiving Inspection staff and priorities so supplier products are inspected and moved to Stores promptly under approved quality procedures.
• Manage internal transport from dock to stock and stock to dock; align daily work with production schedules, shortages and supplier quality needs.
• Control freight, duty and brokerage costs against budget, support carrier consolidation and maintain appropriate shipping-supply stock levels.

SECTION 2

• Maintain applicable CTPAT processes, shipping and receiving procedures and accurate status updates for Supply Chain and Operations.
• Coach employees, maintain timekeeping and attendance records and undertake authorized hiring, performance and disciplinary actions with HR.
• Improve productivity and 5S practices, support incident investigations and develop safe, effective processes and working conditions.

IV. SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE

• Ensure safe material handling and authorized equipment operation; report hazards, support investigations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain traceability, security and customs records under approved procedures. Receiving Inspection decisions must follow Quality requirements and delegated acceptance authority.
• On-time shipping and timely receipt-to-stock processing.
• Shipping, receiving and inventory transaction accuracy.
• Freight, duties and brokerage costs against approved budgets.
• Safety action closure, team productivity and receiving backlog.

VI. AUTHORITY

• Assign work and supervise Shipping, Receiving and Receiving Inspection.
• Manage personnel actions within delegation and collective agreement requirements.
• Coordinate carriers and supplies within approved spending limits.

VII. DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritize material movement by production and delivery requirements.
• Allocate employees and resolve routine shipping or receiving issues.
• Escalate quality holds, safety concerns and service or budget exceptions.

VIII. REQUIREMENTS

• At least four years of Shipping and Receiving experience and thorough knowledge of the function; experience supervising multiple union employees.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage changing priorities and maintain effective employee relations.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and proficiency with Excel and Office; Nadcap and ISO quality-system experience is an asset.
• Lean, 5S and Six Sigma implementation experience is preferred; ability to meet applicable controlled-goods and export-control requirements for military programs.

IX. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with company policies, Code of Conduct, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Follow all safety requirements as explained during the onboarding
• Promote ethical behavior and customer focus.
• Support a collaborative, high-performance culture.