Supervisor, Shipping, AM

Job summary

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the loading and unloading of products, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. They are also accountable for the supervision, training, and safety of shipping staff while maintaining operational standards.

Job details

Position Summary Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Shipping Supervisor is responsible for loading and unloading product into and from trucks, records maintenance (rotations, time keeping, and quality), completing invoices and arranging transportation. Position organizes and warehouses freezers, coolers and the shipping dock area and is accountable for the supervision and training of shipping staff. Accountable for managing inbound loads from sister plants and vendors, including export loads for the Calgary, Edmonton South and Edmonton North facilities. Position may work shift work, when required. Maintain a clean and organized workplace for safety and quality. Work Schedule: 6:00am – 3:00pm (Mon to Fri) Key Accountabilities: Accountable to accurately and efficiently perform duties to prepare quality poultry products for delivery to our customers; Accountable to accurately maintain shipping records; Accountable for the effective supervision and training of shipping staff; ensuring all tasks are completed to specification; Accountable to ensure a safe working environment for employees, customers and visitors, and the maintenance all mobile equipment (power jacks, forklifts, and transport units); Accountable to maintain warehouse operational standards; Implementing production, productivity, quality and customer service standards; Able to perform discipline as required; Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Minimum Grade 12 education; a post-secondary diploma; Min 3 years of shipping experience, preferably within the food industry or a Distribution Center environment; Previous supervisory or team leadership experience mandatory; Strong working knowledge of shipping operations and processes; Forklift experience and/or a valid forklift license is considered an asset; Basic computer proficiency, including experience with (CSB, TMS, Outlook, Excel, Word); Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally, and in writing. #SFWO

What you’ll do

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the loading and unloading of products, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. They are also accountable for the supervision, training, and safety of shipping staff while maintaining operational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a Grade 12 education and a post-secondary diploma, along with at least 3 years of shipping experience. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is mandatory, and proficiency in basic computer software is required.

Listed skills

• Supervision · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Shipping operations
• Supervision
• Team leadership
• Warehouse management
• Forklift operation
• Inventory management
• Quality control
• Logistics
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Communication
• Safety compliance
• Training
• Record keeping
• Shipping Operations
• Forklift Certification
• Shift Work
• Customer Service
• English Language
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Invoicing
• Poultry
• Team Leadership
• Loading And Unloading

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Transportation
• 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

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