Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
The Manager, Warehouse & Logistics reports to the Senior Manager, Materials and is accountable for the overall performance, strategy, and continuous improvement of warehouse and logistics operations within a unionized manufacturing environment. This role provides operational leadership, alignment to business objectives and our collective agreement, and partners cross-functionally with Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Materials Planning, Production, and HR to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective material flow across the organization.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Job Description
Warehouse Operations Management
- Oversee all warehouse functions including receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and internal material movement.
- Ensure alignment of warehouse operations with production requirements, improving flow, visibility, and responsiveness.
- Partner with Inventory Control to support cycle counting, audit readiness, ensuring accuracy of ERP transactions for all transactions.
- Drive standardization in work processes, layout, labeling, and visual management systems.
- Oversee equipment management, including safe operation, certification programs, and lifecycle planning.
- Lead CAPEX planning and justification for material handling equipment and facility improvements.
- Ensure effective execution of all production pack and material handling operations, including customer deliveries and internal transfers.
Logistics & External Coordination
- Provide oversight and back up staffing of logistics function, freight coordination, supplier expediting, and delivery performance.
- Establish and monitor logistics performance metrics, ensuring cost efficiency and service reliability.
- Manage risk related to transportation delays, carrier performance, and supply disruptions, implementing mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance and consistency in loading, unloading, and shipment documentation processes.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture as a visible and proactive leader.
- Ensure compliance with OHS NS legislation and corporate safety standards.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Drive continuous improvement in hazard identification, risk mitigation, and workforce safety engagement.
Operational Leadership, People Management & Labour Relations
- Lead workforce planning, including hiring, onboarding, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability for safety, productivity, service levels, and engagement.
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to safety, service, productivity, cost, and accuracy.
- Lead cross-functional problem-solving for material flow constraints, service interruptions, inventory discrepancies, and process inefficiencies.
- Act as the ERP Subject Matter Expert (SME) for warehouse and logistics processes ensuring system integrity, governance, and standardization, championing system adoption and process optimization, supporting cross-functional teams with data accuracy and reporting, and participating in system enhancements, upgrades, and testing
Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent experience) and 5+ years of related experience and 1+ years leadership experience 6 months assembly experience preferred
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries
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We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]
Company: Ultra Maritime
