SHIPPING SUPERVISOR

Job summary

Oversee all shipping, receiving, and yard operations to ensure customer orders are accurately filled and shipped on time. Supervise staff, maintain equipment, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and safety.

Job details

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shipping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all shipping, receiving, and yard operations while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment. This position ensures customer orders are accurately filled, loaded, and shipped on time while supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Duties / Responsibilities * Ensure customer orders are accurately picked, loaded, and shipped according to daily requirements. * Complete daily load checks and identify shipment shortages or discrepancies, providing recommendations to avoid future issues. * Ensure all orders are returned, finalized, and forwarded to the invoicing department. * Verify purchase orders against bills of lading and identify any shortages or shipping issues. * Coordinate and distribute daily workloads to maximize efficiency. * Ensure the shipping yard and warehouse remain clean, organized, and free from safety hazards. * Operate, assist, or provide coverage for Forklift Operators and/or Truck Drivers when required. * Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure fleet maintenance remains current and all equipment is operating safely. * Promote and maintain positive working relationships with all employees through effective communication and leadership. * Ensure customers receive orders accurately and on schedule. * Resolve customer concerns professionally and escalate issues to the Management Team when necessary. * Identify opportunities to improve shipping processes, efficiency, and customer service. * Support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. * Perform additional duties as assigned. Knowledge / Experience * Minimum 3–5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, lumber, or trucking distribution. * Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. * Knowledge and understanding of Provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations. * Knowledge of lumber and/or building products is preferred. * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience. Education / Qualifications * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Forklift Certification preferred. * Valid Class 5 Driver's License. * Experience in the lumber, building products, transportation, or distribution industry is considered an asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a company RSP plan, and paid time off. Our programs is designed to support employee well-being and provide long-term security.

What you’ll do

Oversee all shipping, receiving, and yard operations to ensure customer orders are accurately filled and shipped on time. Supervise staff, maintain equipment, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and safety.

Requirements

Requires 3-5 years of experience in shipping, warehousing, or trucking distribution with demonstrated leadership skills. A high school diploma and a valid Class 5 driver's license are required, while forklift certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Health Coverage • Dental Coverage • Company RSP Plan • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Shipping and Receiving
• Warehouse Management
• Staff Supervision
• Inventory Control
• Forklift Operation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Fleet Maintenance
• Logistics Coordination
• Customer Service
• Bill Of Lading
• Shipping And Receiving
• Supervision
• Time Off Management
• Effective Communication
• Forklift Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Management
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Invoicing
• Operations Management
• Operations

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Shipping Supervisor
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors