Logistics Lead

Company Description

The Logistics Lead directs responsibilities and manages the workload within the team. They are the main contact for the department and provides updates to the Supply Chain Manager when necessary or requested. This person conducts weekly team huddles in the department to discuss agenda items and any time off requests. The Logistics Lead helps others on the team with questions or problems that may arise.

Job Description

The Logistics Lead takes ownership of all aspects of shipping and receiving functions, within assigned department. This person will be responsible for material handling, shipping, receiving, organization/maintenance of ERP system, Kanban processes, and the upkeep of support documentation.  The successful candidate must be organized, motivated, and capable of problem solving.  They should possess strong communication skills since they will be supporting communications both internally and externally. They need to work well independently and as part of a team. They will support ISO processes and document maintenance. Personnel in this position will align with Purchasing, Production Control, Engineering, Tape Production, Instrument Production and Service. Performs other duties as required or assigned by management.

Lead Responsibilities:  Actively promotes a positive environment that is focused on safety, compliance, and workplace efficiencies. Point of contact for the department and will escalate and engage the Supply Chain Manager as needed.

Shipping: Coordinate the material handling, packaging, and routing of parts shipments to the shipping team. Including any paperwork needed to identify the shipment and its contents. Propose policies and procedures to the Inventory Control Manager to ensure import/export compliance. 

Communication: Works with suppliers, carriers, and other departments to obtain accurate arrival dates and shipment dates.  Informs relevant departments and personnel of status updates.  Prioritizes and relays the urgency of part shortages and/or shipments to appropriate parties.

Exporting and Dangerous Goods Shipping: Understands exporting best practices.  Follows LGC import/export compliance programs.  Assists with the formal audit and implementation of the company export compliance plan.

Training: Conduct training for new employees and teach current employee’s new tasks within the department. Ensure employee’s training matrix is up to date.

Documentation/Database Support: This position requires a high level of focus to consistently improve and streamline processes as they align with other teams.  They identify value-added steps and processes to maximize efficiency, performance, and productivity.  Effectively communicates ideas to team manager and participates in resolution initiatives.  Documents, reviews, and updates critical processes to align with ISO compliance.

Other Duties as Assigned: Responds with flexibility and collaboration to the needs of the business by addressing important corporate initiatives when requested by management. All team members will be cross trained to help in other areas of the department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Microsoft Office Suite
• 1 year experience leading team of 4 or greater
• Proficient in utilizing an ERP system 
• Ability to operate a forklift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree
• 2-5 years of lead or supervisory experience

Competencies & Behaviours:

• Resonates and operates in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Organization skills, able to handle multiple projects
• Problem solving and process improvement skills
• Ability to review and analyze data
• Works closely with various departments
• Demonstrates a patient approach when dealing with challenging situations both internally and externally

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.