The North American Stamping Group consist of six stamping facilities in Canada, the USA and Mexico. We are an automotive tier 2 metal stamper, welder and assembler. Our facility located in Woodstock Ontario is currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Group Leader Shipping & Receiving

Reporting to the Materials Manager, this position supports, coaches and leads a team of Shipping and Receiving Associates employed within the materials value stream .  The primary objective is to meet safety & and on time delivery Targets while encouraging participation in Continuous Improvement activities..

General duties

·         Provide leadership, assign tasks, and administer company policies with respect to shipping/receiving associates to meet targets.

·         Manage on time delivery to meet customer expectations

·         Oversee and schedule logistics of customer product and internal supplies.

·         Oversee and organize container requirements to meet the production schedule.

·         Oversee outside processer inventory to meet customer order requirements.

·         Assist with customer phone calls.

·         Ensure Associate Team Members as fully trained and comply with Safe Work Policies and Procedures

·         Foster positive associate relations through open communication, which promotes buy-in, teamwork.

·         Facilitate Team Meetings: Improvement of safety, productivity, quality, ergonomics, etc. (Kaizen).

·         Manage weekend “on call” coverage.

·         Conduct Shift Start-up Team Meetings to ensure shift to shift communication.

·         Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

·         The ideal candidate will posses the following qualifications:

·         Post secondary education in Materials Management and /or 5 years relative leadership experience in a logistics/warehousing/manufacturing role with an automotive parts producer

·         Grade 12 graduation diploma

·         Must hold a valid First aid & CPR certificate or be willing to attain one within probationary period.

·         Qualified Lift truck operator.

·         Qualified overhead crane operator

·         Must have the ability to work additional hours and weekends as required, sometimes on short notice.

·         Good computer skills with knowledge of MS office

·         Strong team building and coaching skills.

·         Strong organizational skills.

This position requires a team oriented person who posses the lets get it done attitude.

We offer a co-operative atmosphere, competitive wages and benefits along with a historically stable work environment.  If you are interested in working with a progressive company who rewards employees for our success, please forward your resume, listing salary range expectations to:

Woodstock Stampings Inc.

P.O. Box 1645

Woodstock, Ontario  N4S 0A9

Attention:  Human Resources Manager

E-Mail: HR@woodstockstampings.com

Fax:  (519) 539-9115

We appreciate your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.