About us
Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper is a leading northern bleached softwood kraft and energy producer. Located on Lake Superior, the Thunder Bay mill has been a landmark company of northwestern Ontario since 1919. In August 2023, Atlas Holdings established Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper as an independent pulp and paper operation, joining Atlas’ global family of manufacturing and distribution businesses.
We acknowledge that Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. (TBPP) is located within the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation. We also acknowledge gratitude for the contributions of Indigenous Peoples who have come before us and cared for the land and water in a way that allows us all to continue to work and gather today. At TBPP, everyone is responsible, every day, and we are mindful of our responsibility to carry forward with shared values of sustainability.
Reporting to the Logistics Superintendent, this position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day logistics, warehouse, inventory and transportation activities that support the safe and efficient operation of the facility. This position will work closely with operations, production, sales, customer service, procurement and third-party service providers to ensure timely movement of finished products and materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain high standards of employee safety and foster a proactive safety culture
- Implement lean strategies to minimize waste, improve workflow and increase warehouse and freight effectiveness while ensuring on-time customer deliveries.
- Assist in managing warehouse operations and freight logistics ensuring alignment with overall business goals and customer expectations while driving freight and cost reduction strategies.
- Responsible for inventory management and freight logistics and cost control.
- Ensure KPI’s across safety, quality, cost and delivery are managed and achieved.
- Uphold FIFO inventory management while monitoring carrier performance and cost targets.
- Monitor 3rd party contractors to ensure safe optimized and cost-effective service.
- Develop and lead electronic data interchange invoice service for customers.
- Manage chain of custody requirement for warehousing and outsourcing contractors.
- Assist in building operational capability within the team through coaching and training across positions to ensure workflow and coverage.
- Resolve logistics issues with carriers and coordinate customer shipment schedules.
Key Selection Criteria/Experience:
- Post secondary education in operations management or a related field.
- Previous experience in pulp, paper, tissue or a heavy manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated success in implementing lean management systems, continuous improvement programs or Six Sigma initiatives.
- Previous experience working with industrial logistics.
- Previous experience managing budgets and achieving operational metrics.
- Excellent communicator with all levels of the organization. Insightful, self-aware, and able to listen to employees and integrate feedback into the operations. Strong belief in the continuous improvement.
- Excellent organizational skills including planning and prioritizing.
- Candidates must be able to legally work within Canada at the time of applying for the position.
Compensation:
- This is a salary position in the range of $80,000 to $90,000 depending on experience plus an annual bonus and relocation assistance,
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision care and medical benefits along with vacation and defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.
Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environment. We accommodate the needs of individuals under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of any accessibility needs. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S3: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
