We have been asked to exclusively assist an established agricultural equipment and parts manufacturer to find a Logistics/Dispatch Manager for their highly successful and established custom manufacturing/fabrication shop located in beautiful southwest Saskatchewan. Reporting to the GM, you will manage/oversee shipping, receiving, and material handling responsibilities for the organization. You will work, primarily, within a clean and pleasant office environment, along with regular exposure to an active shop floor, physical storage locations, inside and outside, as well as with/around moving machinery.

Your responsibilities in this role will include:

• Planning, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating material management activities
• Conduct materials management related to inventory management and purchasing, production management, and warehouse planning functions
• Operate Forklifts and associated machinery to move, shipmand receive associated product
• Regularly analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
• Review material management operations and develop key performance indicators (KPI) to measure its effectiveness
• Regularly work with high regard for safety - improving safety procedures; investigating root causes and determine improvements
• Maintain files within their material handling software programs as well as associated paperwork, pick-notes and identifiers
• Coach, train, manage, delegate, and appraise the performance of associated department personnel

To ensure the highest probability of success in this position, the following requirements have been identified:

• 2+ years' experience in a lead, supervisory or management level position
• 5+ years' experience working within a materials management/warehouse/supply chain environment
• A mechanical aptitude to comprehend materials required from design to end-product
• Ability to effectively manage priorities; ensure the timely and accurate completion of assignments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; take the initiative to get tasks done
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Accurate, detail-oriented focus supported by strong organizational and administrative skills
• Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Soft-skilled generally required for a Logistics/Dispatch Manager with this client include:

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities; multi-tasking; a can-do attitude
• Positive and cooperative team player
• Analytical
• Relationship building skills

Does this sound like your forte? In return for what you bring to the table, our client offers:

• Challenge
• Variety
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Matching RRSP program
• Bonus program
• Allowances for education, wellness, and safety
• Clear onboarding to clarify duties and expectations
• Performance evaluation and wage review policies