Logistics Supervisor

Darling International Canada Inc., (DICI) is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. DICI provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. DICI is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service. DICI provides essential services to the food industry through the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and converting by-products into ingredients for the animal feed, pet food, aquaculture, fertilizer and biofuel industries. We are committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Fleet Operations with a dotted line to the Plant Manager, the Logistics Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the entire fleet operation of the Hickson location. They will need to be knowledgeable in logistics tasks such as dispatch and customer service, as well as have strong employee management skills to work with the driver and production teams. We are looking for a candidate that is task focused, committed to continuous improvement and focused on employee relations.

POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible to champion all safety matters as they pertain to the logistics department, accident investigations, route cause analysis and corrective actions implementation
Manages with honesty, integrity and knowledge that promote the company's culture and values.
Maintain a safe working environment and ensure that company Health and Safety policies are being observed.
Manage scheduling of staff to account for vacation and absences to cover daily dispatch.
Complete trucking department payroll time cards
Train and develop a team of drivers to execute the service expectations of our customers; coach and discipline drivers as necessary
Develop, implement and maintain Standardized Operating Procedures, cost tracking and Key Process Indicators
Foster an atmosphere of positive employee relationships by constantly talking with drivers, listening to their input and apply it wherever possible.
Design efficient routes on a daily basis which drivers will execute the same day.
Support root cause resolution of any Customer Service issues / complaints.
Provide guidance to direct reports so that Standard Operating Procedures are understood and being followed and any deviations are noted as well as taking appropriate corrective action
In order to effectively know the work conditions and constraints of their team, the Logistics Supervisor should schedule time to visit customer locations while service is being executed and be willing to 'ride-along' with drivers as needed.
Establish and maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with Company policy
Conduct root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retraining
Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies, MTO, MOE, MOL
Respond and handle client requests and/or issues in a timely manner to ensure clients satisfaction.
Coordinate with Fleet Maintenance concerning commercial vehicle preventative maintenance and repair requirements
Manage and direct the activities of team members, equipment and maintenance dept.
Development of annual operating budget and monthly reporting on spending variances.
Other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education, preferably in a business/Logistic discipline
3-5 yrs. of Transportation/Logistics experience preferred
3-5 yrs. Logistics Routing experience focusing on efficiencies preferred
Supervisory experience within the transportation/Logistics environment
Ability to coach, mentor and train employees
Strong communication and demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to work within a team atmosphere to achieve common goals
Commercial license considered an asset (AZ, DZ)
Ability to work independent and to provide professional guidance/oversight to Logistic operators/maintenance staff.
Ability to prioritize tasks to maintain Routing efficiency.
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office, Oracle, People net, Road net

WE OFFER:

Competitive Salary
Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan.
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
Educational Assistance Programs, Scholarship Programs, Apprenticeship Programs.

Darling Ingredients is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling Ingredients is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Contact responsible for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.