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CAE

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Montréal, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need a college diploma, 5+ years supervising unionized teams, logistics knowledge, bilingualism, Excel skills, and Lean manufacturing experience. Import/export controls knowledge is a plus.
  • You will supervise the shipping team, manage assignments, monitor costs and quality, develop standards, address manufacturing issues, negotiate freight rates, and communicate project progress.

Requirements

  • College diploma (DEC) combined with experience in transport logistics;
  • Minimum of five years of experience supervising a team of unionized employees;
  • Knowledge of global logistic/fees/import-export;
  • Knowledge of import and export controls relating to manufactured goods shipped to or from Canada, an asset;
  • Ability to manage partnerships with subcontracting companies in a logistics group, an asset;
  • Ability to communicate with different hierarchical levels in the business unit and with our clients;
  • Key collaborator;
  • Ability to focus on results and problem solving;
  • Intermediate-level Excel skills;
  • Knowledge and application of the ‘’Lean manufacturing’’ concept;
  • Bilingualism.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the shipping team’s daily activities;
  • Define assignments and workload within the team and establish priorities;
  • Establish budgets for the department;
  • Monitor the team’s costs and work quality;
  • Develop work procedures and standards;
  • Adhere to the collective agreement and human resources management policies;
  • Define work objectives and help manage employees’ performance evaluations;
  • Address manufacturing issues associated with the production cells, equipment management and cycle time reduction;
  • Actively participate in continuous improvement projects in the department and in support departments;
  • Negotiate freight rates with national and international carriers to ensure goods are shipped based on established requirements and on budget;
  • Communicate about the progress of strategic projects in concert with senior management;

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Operations Supervisor (Logistic) position?

A college diploma (DEC) combined with experience in transport logistics is required, along with a minimum of five years of experience supervising a team of unionized employees.

What are the key responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor?

The key responsibilities include supervising the shipping team, defining assignments and workload, establishing budgets, monitoring costs and quality, developing work procedures, managing performance evaluations, and addressing manufacturing issues.

Is knowledge of Lean manufacturing necessary for this role?

Yes, knowledge and application of the Lean manufacturing concept are important for the role.

Are bilingual skills required for this position?

Yes, bilingualism is a requirement for the Operations Supervisor position.

What is the size of the team I will be supervising?

You will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 25 employees.

What kind of projects will the Operations Supervisor be involved in?

The Operations Supervisor will participate in continuous improvement projects and strategic projects related to freight negotiations and logistical support.

Will I be responsible for budget management in this role?

Yes, you will be responsible for establishing and monitoring budgets for the department.

Does CAE support diversity in the workplace?

Yes, CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How does CAE value employee initiatives?

CAE provides an environment where employee initiatives are recognized and valued, allowing for contributions to a variety of projects.

What are the benefits of working at CAE?

CAE offers attractive benefits and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects within a multidisciplinary team.

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CAE

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1947
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Culture & Values

  • Empowerment

    We give our employees the freedom to succeed by enabling them to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions at their level, while always maintaining accountability. With our “can-do” attitude, we are empowered to find solutions for all stakeholders – customers, shareholders and colleagues – in order to deliver on our commitments.

  • Innovation

    Thinking outside the box got us far and will get us even further, because we continuously look for creative solutions in everything that we do. We stay alert, agile and adaptable so as to quickly spot opportunities that can drive growth, success and continuous improvement. For us, innovation is not a department, it’s a state of mind.

  • Integrity

    Since our business is built on trust, we adhere to the highest moral standards. Integrity is the core of everything we do because it makes us a better team, gives confidence to our stakeholders, reinforces loyalty, courage and resilience, and creates a sense of community. We believe in clear, truthful communication: we celebrate the positive and learn together from the negative. Customers, employees and shareholders all deserve honesty, transparency and responsiveness.

  • Excellence

    We aim to be the very best at everything that we do. Employees, customers and shareholders know that they can depend on us because we never give up. To continuously achieve excellence, we are proactive in terms of leadership, planning, execution and long-term vision. We have a winning mindset: not only do we fulfill our customer needs with the best quality, but we anticipate and go beyond.

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