Meyers Flowers Looking for Director of Logistics at Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Full Time

Director of Logistics

Established in 1955, Meyers Farms is Niagara-on-the-Lake’s premiere choice for quality flowers and fresh fruit. With an established/modern greenhouse facility and accompanying farms, as well as our own fleet of trucks, we have grown steadily through hard work, a commitment to quality, and the fostering of our horticultural and agricultural expertise.

We are seeking a full time Director of Logistics to play a key role in the activities of the Logistics and Transportation department.

The Director of Logistics is primarily responsible for overseeing the entire logistics and transportation division of Meyers Fruit Farms Ltd. The Director of Logistics determines departmental strategies, goals and objectives and ensures that these are met. The incumbent is tasked with ensuring that efficient processes are maintained throughout the flow of goods and services. Where issues occur in current practices, the Director of Logistics is responsible for rectifying the concerns by implementing new strategies and modifying existing plans.

Key Responsibilities of this Role:

• Develop strategies, goals, and objectives for the logistics division
• Oversee and direct all logistical processes and make improvements to existing plans to ensure efficiency with the flow of goods and services
• Assist in the establishment, and ensure compliance, of logistical short- and long-term goals with overall company objectives
• Develop and ensure maintenance of the logistics budget
• Conduct profit and loss management for the company’s logistics function
• Cultivate and maintain positive business relationships with suppliers, customers and providers of trucking, shipping, and other transportation services
• Plan, staff, and supervise the logistics division through subordinate managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit
• Provide advice, guidance, and direction to subordinate team members toward their professional development
• Coordinate and confer with staff to resolve operating problems and difficulties and authorize departmental operational procedures within Meyers Fruit Farms Ltd.’s framework
• Conduct meetings with direct reports to ensure the smooth operation of all processes and activities of the logistical division
• Conduct meetings with other senior level management to inform them of the activities of the logistics department
• Ensure that all needs of the logistics division are identified, assessed, and met to support the ongoing performance of the department in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Provide direction to staff to ensure the effective day-to-day management of the logistics division
• Ensure that the health, safety, and security of employees is the number one priority within the logistics division
• Ensure that all regulatory and compliance measures are adhered to at all times
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business or a related field
• 8-10 years of work experience in a logistics management role
• 8-10 years of work experience in operations or facility management
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers
• Solid project management skills are essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good financial and business awareness
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its senior team
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Team player

If you share these qualities of excellence and drive to contribute and grow while bringing joy to others, we would like to hear from you.

Please visit our website: www.meyersfruitfarms.com

We thank all of those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We promote equal employment opportunities for all job applicants. At Meyers, we are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• logistics: 8 years (required)

Work Location: One location