Warehouse Projects Lead – VNL

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

• We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
• Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
• From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
• Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

• We are currently seeking a Warehouse Projects Lead – VNL to join our Inbound Logistics team in St. John’s. NL.
• This is a permanent position, working a Monday-Friday Schedule in the St. John’s office, with frequent travel to the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site and Long Harbour Operations Site as required, which may require rotational work at times.
• As a Lead, Warehouse Projects, you will work closely with the Inbound Logistics Manager and other departmental staff to ensure that relative aspects of the Warehousing process is being formulated and implemented to meet with acceptable department & company warehousing standards. The Lead, Warehouse Projects will take an active leadership role in the safety of personnel and in the interactions with operations and be an advocate for the safety, health and environmental sustainability of the organization. They will develop and implement plans to achieve departmental and overall site goals and continually look for improvement opportunities through VPS. Work schedule is subject to change as per business requirements, up to and including weeks on/off working from a remote site.
• Additionally, in this position you will:
  • Take an active leadership role in the safety of personnel and in the interactions with operations.
  • Oversee the execution and implementation of key projects and improvement systems, processes, capital purchases and infrastructure.
  • Be an advocate for the safety, health and environmental sustainability of the organization.
  • Develop and implement plans to achieve departmental and overall site goals.
  • Continually look for improvement opportunities through VPS.
  • Oversee warehouse project and initiative scheduling, movement of manpower, equipment, materials and supplies around sites working with the various stakeholders.
  • Provide regular reporting on departmental activities. Provide support to Warehouse Supervisors and Technicians.

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in Business, Statistics, or in another relevant field of study is required.
  • A College or Trades School diploma in Marine Studies, or other relevant field of study would be an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Logistics, Leadership, or Project Management.

Skills:

• Must have experience in and be good with computerized software programs such as peoplesoft, SAP, excel spreadsheets.
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience in detailed cycle time studies on materials, shipping and transportation and its impact on resource requirements and cost.
• Should have leadership experience; it is an asset to have a proven track record with Warehousing, Logistics, Inbound Logistics and Marine environment activities.
• Must be familiar with shipping and scheduling activities, must have an understanding of statistics and have a previous successful track record with operational environments, materials handling, and project coordination.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to juggle priorities while working with several groups with key requirements, changing priorities and the ability to find alignment and common ground in scheduling as necessary.
• Should have a good understanding of the company and government Safety and Environmental policy and procedures and ensure work is conducted to those standards.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province’s economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey’s Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey’s Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world’s most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F5T

Apply by: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024