Shipping Manager

Shipping Manager

About Us:

At Willowbrook, a leading wholesale nursery, we specialize in premium container-grown plants committed to fostering a sustainable world. Our work environment is family-like, rooted in values that drive an inclusive atmosphere for all team members. The Shipping Manager role, reporting to the Senior Vice President, ensures exceeding shipping schedules and maintaining quality processes. This position also supports the Assistant Shipping Manager and Logistics Coordinator to achieve shipping targets and goals.

Why Choose Us? Our values are part of our culture.
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Respect:We respect each other, our work, our environment
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Leadership:We lead by example, building up others to succeed
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Integrity:we are trustworthy and true
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Teamwork:We strive as one to see all succeed
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Excellence:We work hard each day to deliver unmatched quality and service

Job Summary:

The Shipping Manager oversees efficient inventory movement, optimizing loading operations and resource allocation while ensuring safety compliance.

With strong leadership and communication skills, they drive productivity, growth, and a collaborative work environment within the dynamic shipping landscape.

Responsibilities:

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Resource Balancing and Team Building:Optimize workforce allocation by assigning roles effectively and fostering unity within the team. Promote collaboration and problem-solving through open communication.
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Quality Assurance:Conduct thorough inspections of proper and quality plant product and truck line-ups before loading, ensuring adherence to loading protocols. Provide regular trainingfor loading teams to ensure safety and procedure compliance.
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Inventory Management:Address inventory discrepancies promptly, including missing, damaged, substituted and returned plants.
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Resource Allocation:Skillfully distribute labour, equipment, and materials based on factors such as workload and expertise. Monitor and adjust resource usage to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
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Safeguard Plants and Products:Monitor weather forecasts and implement measures to protect plants and products. Develop contingency plans with relevant teams to ensure inventory safety duringadverse weather.
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Job Distribution:Equitably assign daily work instructions to shipping employees. Promote transparency by communicating objectives and expectations clearly.
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Staff Training and Development:Provide ongoing training that enhances technical and personal growth. Foster a culture of improvement by gathering ideas from team members.
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Safety Compliance:Conduct safety audits and implement corrective measures.

Cultivate a safety-conscious culture through reporting and recognition
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Forklift and Tractors: Skilled and certified in operating heavy equipment. Ability to train others or troubleshoot smaller problems.

Skills and Qualities:
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Natural Leader: Empower and mentor team members to excel.
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Effective Communicator: Bridge sales, administration, and staff for cohesive operations.
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Communication skills: Able to communicate effectively between sales/office administration/ staff
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Dedicated: dedicated to meeting expected timelines and deadlines efficiently and safely.
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Plant Knowledge:Ability to identify many different plant species and plant qualities.
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Forklift and Tractors: Certified and skilled in equipment operation.
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Multitasker: Maintain focus while managing diverse responsibilities.
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Detail-Oriented: Ensure accurate and error-free processing.
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Orderly: Maintain an organized workspace and work environment.
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Collaborative: Promote teamwork and harmony.
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Resilient: Thrive under pressure with adaptability.
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Spanish Proficiency: Basic level of Spanish an asset
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Long hours/ physical lifting:Ability to work and withstand longer spring season hours
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Housekeeping skills:Ensuring shipping workers understand and uphold 5S standards.

Compensation:

Competitive hourly pay of $33 to $40, with increases based on skill development.

Great Benefits:

• Performance Bonuses: Reward exceptional dedication.
• Off-

Season Balance:
Enjoy regular hours for a healthy work-life balance.

• Join us in a role where leadership, skill, and dedication drive success.

Salary:
$33.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Shipping & receiving: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
In person

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