Assistant Manager, Field Logistics

Job title: Assistant Manager, Field Logistics

Job description: ​Job category: Supervisory and management
Job posting ID: 1730

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Starting range: $63,000 to $75,000

Application deadline: 2021-10-14

Somewhere in Canada there’s a life you can save.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-Time Assistant Manager to join our dynamic Field Logistics team in Vancouver. In this role you will be responsible for providing direction and leadership in the day to day delivery of field logistics support in the areas of transportation, fleet management, dispatcher over-sight, distribution of products to hospitals, shipping / receiving, warehousing and inventory management, local requisitioning and procurement, storage / removal and disposal of biomedical waste, management of all transportation supplies and preparation of clinic kits for donor clinics including donor refreshments.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provides logistical support to site customers, including Clinic and Donor Services, Product and Hospital Services, Donor Testing and Patient Services and in the areas of transportation and supply services including the management of transportation supplies including procurement support of the site operations
• Participates as a member of the Regional and Site Management Team and is responsible for building relationships of cooperation, trust and respect with internal and external customers and reports
• Complies with Collective Agreements, Non-Unionized Terms and Conditions of Employment and Corporate Policies and Procedures
• Participates in the grievance and problem resolution process
• Hires new department staff in accordance with the corporate recruitment selection process
• Evaluates performance of all staff within the department and ensures that all relevant information regarding performance is documented, including the annual and any other performance appraisals
• In consultation with Human Resources and the Manager, Field Logistics, follows disciplinary process, as required
• Develops, implements and monitors local processes that are necessary to meet transportation and supply services requirements. Compliant with SOP’s, WI’s, Health Canada and Transport Canada Regulations.
• Actively participates in the planning and scheduling of mobile clinic equipment and people
• Is responsible to provide requisitioning and local procurement services to internal customers
• Is responsible for the budgeting, master schedule development in consultation with stakeholders
• Represents transportation and supply services with regards to safety issues and as a member of the site Occupational Health & Safety Committee
• Prepares program budget under area of responsibility and provides input in the development of the overall budget requirements to ensure department objectives are met for staffing, equipment, supplies and program initiatives
• Initiates and approves regular expenditures and consults with the Manager, Field Logistics on irregular expenditures
• Monitors activities and related costs to ensure costs are kept within budget while achieving departmental goals and objectives
• Ensures personnel are adequately trained and perform their jobs efficiently and effectively, that each employee is covered by approved training matrix, and that training documents are kept current for each staff member
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills:

• Post secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution
• Minimum of five years of related experience in field logistics areas of fleet management, dispatch, distribution, warehouse or supply chain
• Experience in a logistically complex environment on the basis of staffing levels, multiple sites, concurrent level of activity, number of customers and geographical territory
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment
• Understanding and experience within regulated environments
• Strong analytical abilities coupled with effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment, providing the necessary skills to manage effectively in a rapidly changing environment with a focus on customer service
• Proficiency using computers is required. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suites and a good working knowledge of SAP or other ERP financial, purchasing and warehouse management modules is preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, client focused thinking and ability to work with management at all levels
• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislations, including Provincial Highway Traffic Acts, Motor Vehicle Acts, Dangerous Goods Act and Provincial Environment Acts
• Ability to prepare, recommend and manage budgets, and provide clear and well supported analysis
• Ability to create, introduce or promote new ideas to improve logistics functions

Benefits:

4 weeks of paid vacation
Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits
Choice of defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan
Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

To protect the health and safety of its employees, all Canadian Blood Services’ employees are required to be fully vaccinated (COVID-19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights grounds.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

Company: Canadian Blood Services

Expected salary: $63000 – 75000 per year

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Sun, 31 Oct 2021 03:26:33 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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