Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in versatile packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 17 years running.

Our Values say it best:

We enhance our lives by helping others succeed

We care about our clients, each other, and our communities

We are responsible for the outcome of our actions

We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

JOB SUMMARY
The Logistics & Warehousing Manager manages and directs the activities of the Logistics & Warehousing Department, ensuring that materials are transported to the proper destination in a cost-efficient, timely and efficient manner, as well as managing the receiving, warehousing, and distribution for our internal operations as well as for our 3PLwarehouses network.

JOB TASKS

Leads and directs the Logistics and Shipping areas to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods to internal and external customers

Coordinates warehouse facilities to ensure integrated warehouse and Logistics. strategies while minimizing inventory cost

Ensures high-quality movement of finished goods from production facilities to the customer

Review and approve cost control reports, cost estimates, and plant requirement forecasts.

Establishes, and maintains appropriate commercial relationships with carriers, identifies the best suppliers for price, quality and delivery.

Negotiates service and savings agreements with carriers.

Monitors, plans, and directs the operation of the Warehousing group.





Liaises with all 3rd party Warehouses ensuring that inventory accuracy is maintained and processes are followed to meet customers’ expectations

Oversee the year end physical inventory is completed as per requirement

Participates as a HACCP and/or Food Defense team member, as requested by the applicable SQF Practitioner, to support product safety requirements as outlined in the Management System.

Prepares monthly reports for Senior Management

Ensures compliance with all safety standards

Conduct monthly departmental meetings

Prepares and delivers performance appraisals.

Perform other duties as required by their Senior Manager.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Abides by all Emmerson Packaging’s Management System policies, follows procedures, work instructions and other requirements including adherence to EH&S; Act regulations.

Obligation to take any necessary steps/actions to continue adherence to the Management System (quality and environmental). If the necessary steps are outside assigned authority, there is an obligation to bring the issue to his/her supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

Must be a strong negotiator with carriers and 3PL partners

Must be analytical and cost-focused

Must be a hands-on leader who coaches and develops their team

Must be organized and able to solve problems under pressure

Must be committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement

REQUIREMENTS

Secondary school (High School) diploma, or equivalent

Experience with SAP

Must have proven strong technical knowledge of supply chain management

PREFERRED

Business degree with a specialization in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field

Professional APICA or PMAC certification

Five (5) years’ management experience in Warehousing and/or Logistics.

What’s in it for YOU?

Competitive salary, benefits and pension

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📌 Logistics & Warehousing Manager (Nova Scotia)
🏢 EPC Industries
📍 Nova Scotia