Details:
At Mosaic, we are proud of our highly collaborative, respectful, and innovative work environment. Our employees are empowered with high levels of role autonomy and the ability to make decisions and lead change.
Our pay-for-performance compensation philosophy is a key driver of our culture and includes competitive compensation and benefits, a bonus based on individual and company performance, a company-funded defined contribution pension plan, paid vacation, a health and fitness reimbursement program, and a variety of other benefits and perks.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Logistics, the Manager, Log Transportation will lead the development, roll-out and ongoing implementation of improvements to the Fleet Management Program, including safety and environmental initiatives, telematics reporting, as well as other supply chain transformation projects. This position requires leadership and commitment to our safety and environmental management systems with a focus on continuous cost improvement.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing leadership to operations, commercial, logistics and contract haulers ensuring a high standard in protection activities relative to safety, environment, quality, productivity, and cost.
Providing leadership for the operational deployment of centralized dispatch as well as other technological and/or safety initiatives for over 250 contract log trucks delivering to multiple sort facilities as well as direct to customers;
Managing all Logistics contract log haulers including maintenance of hauling rate structure, rate negotiations, and resolving operational contract issues;
Managing the Mosaic Training Program for Log Haulers including the creation of all training materials such as the Log Haul SOP video training series for industrial workers;
Maintaining Fleet Management On-Boarding Standards with Timberland Operations, Forestry Operations, Mosaic’s external log sourcing program and Contractors;
Leading the development and deployment of streamlined transportation systems with a focus on reducing log handling through the supply chain;
Overseeing the deployment of telematics contractor reporting systems and standards;
Ensuring contract log hauling activities are in compliance with transportation regulations, OH&S regulations, industry best practices, and meet USW agreement requirements;
Contributing to the long-term planning for land-based supply chain transportation, annual budgeting and supporting the logistics team to ensure decisive and timely responses to supply chain constraints;
Communicating and collaborating effectively with operations and senior management to foster a results-oriented, innovative and world class team; and
Representing Mosaic on provincial hauling advisory committees;
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Skills and Experience
Technical diploma or equivalent in forestry, supply chain, or transportation;
Certifications in logistics (CCLP), supply chain management (SCMP) and/or forestry (RPF or RFT) are preferred, but not required;
Level 1 First Aid – training will be provided as required;
5+ years of progressive management experience in industrial transportation, logistics, supply chain and/or forest operations;
Strong communication, leadership and relationship building skills;
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills;
Strong business acumen and ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level;
Experience in project management and systems implementation;
Experience developing and reporting on key performance indicators;
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and streamline activities;
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in team-based environments; and
Experience managing with a contract or unionized workforce is preferred, but not required.