The Organization

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Chargehand to join our team in Calgary.

The primary purpose of the Logistics Chargehand is to:

• Provide leadership within the Logistics Team and support the overall safe Materials and Logistics Operations
• Be accountable to the Materials & Logistics Manager for the distribution of materials and assignment of work throughout entire warehouse.
• Lead and provide direction to logistics personnel and oversee the quality and quantity of work performed by them.
• Assist in the safety, supervision, training, organization, scheduling, coordination, inspection, and continuous improvement of all logistics activities performed by assigned personnel.
• Ensure these activities are accomplished in accordance with the policies and procedures defined in Viking’s Quality Management System and/or by external governing bodies.
• Complete any other assignments as assigned by the Materials and Logistics Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Logistics Support:
  • First point of contact for all logistics requests, manage the logistics emails.
  • Maintain the integrity of logistics data (issuing, picking, shipping etc.) in Viking’s ERP system.
  • Ensure work performed by logistics personnel are adhering to corresponding work instructions.
  • Assign and schedule work as directed by Materials and Logistics Manager and in accordance with Viking’s policies and procedures.
  • Manage the AOG phone schedule to ensure afterhours AOG coverage.
  • Provide afterhours backup support (company phone provided) for the AOG on call team.
  • Support MOS with material functions ensuring continuous improvement
• Ensure all packing lists are processed accordingly by end of day and are properly forwarded to Document Control
• Provide OJT technical training to logistics team as required on an ongoing basis and provide reports to Manager as required
• Participate and lead logistics sections of weekly CSPS Boardwalk Meeting
• Ensure logistics supplies are stocked weekly, provide bi-weekly supply list to Manager if VMI process is not in place
• Ensure logistics area and tools are maintained in a clean and safe condition (5S)
• Ensure Logistics metrics are maintained & recorded at the end of each day. (Rotables, issuing, shipping, orders in review status). Escalate any risks to manager.
• Lead and participate in bi-weekly all staff meeting
• Represent Company as Co-Chair on Joint Health and Safety Committee

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Certified Forklift Operator
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Certified Forklift Operator
• Minimum 2 years experience with international shipping
• Dangerous Goods handling experience
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply.

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