Shipping Manager - Montreal (12-month contract)

JTI; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international tobacco company, JTI, is seeking a Shipping Manager for a 12-month contract in Montreal. The role involves supervising shipping operations, managing team dynamics, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The successful candidate will have a college degree, relevant experience, and fluency in both French and English.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in production planning and supervision.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team handling shipping and warehousing of finished goods.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate trailer/container arrivals and departures.
• Ensure accuracy of finished goods inventories.

Skills

Communication

Team spirit

Leadership

Initiative

Organization

Education

College degree in management or operations

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About JTI

JTI-Macdonald Corp., established in 1858, is one of Canada’s oldest and leading tobacco companies, employing approximately 500 employees across the country, with headquarters in Mississauga (Ontario), manufacturing facilities in Montreal (Quebec), and sales offices nationwide.

JTI Canada is part of Japan Tobacco International (JTI), producers of some of the world's most recognizable tobacco brands. We have been certified as a Top Employer for six consecutive years, ranked #3 in Canada and #1 in North America for 2023. Additionally, JTI has been recognized as a Global Top Employer for nine consecutive years among only 15 other global companies.

JTI is a leading international tobacco and vaping company, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global workforce of 48,000 employees. Our brands are available in over 130 markets. Despite industry changes, JTI remains committed to providing adult consumers with a diverse portfolio of quality products, including those with potential to reduce smoking risks.

Shipping Manager - Montreal (12-month contract)

Position Purpose

The purpose of this role is to plan, organize, control, and coordinate activities related to the shipping department at the Montreal plant.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team and department handling shipping and warehousing of finished goods.
• Plan, organize, control, and coordinate trailer/container arrivals and departures.
• Count and verify all finished goods imports.
• Manage interactions with CRA agents, inspections, and questions regarding destruction or export of finished goods.
• Ensure accuracy of finished goods inventories.
• Conduct daily quality control and production verification of finished goods.
• Collaborate with Logistics to maintain SAP systems impacting virtual inventory movement.
• Analyze and implement measures to improve shipping processes.
• Coordinate and optimize production plans with partners (order close-out, critical goods, month-end procedures, etc.).
• Support production operations related to packaging changes, legislation, and new product launches in collaboration with the Market team.
• Coordinate tobacco material exports from Montreal to other JTI plants.
• Maintain communication channels between the plant and other departments (Logistics, Finance, etc.).
• Support the Manufacturing Services & Logistics team.

Qualifications and Experience

• College degree in management or operations.
• At least 5 years of experience in production planning and supervision.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset.

Skills, Competencies, and Languages

• Excellent communication skills.
• Team spirit, leadership, initiative, and ability to motivate others.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Comfortable working on the shop floor.
• Highly organized.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards is an asset.

Additional Information

JTI-Macdonald Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Internal referrals are welcome, and candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.