Warehouse Supervisor

**Who We Are**:
Birla Carbon is one of the largest manufacturer and supplier of high quality Carbon Black additives globally, and a flagship business of the US $48 billion Aditya Birla Group. Our current footprint extends across 12 countries in five continents with 16 manufacturing facilities and combined annual production capacity of over 2 million tons. Now with manufacturing presence in each of the key markets of Asia, Europe and the Americas, Birla Carbon delivers uniform product quality and consistent experience worldwide.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary, bonus and vacation plan
- Opportunity for growth, training and advancement
- Competitive health and dental benefits
- Saving Plan Program
- Company branded uniforms and jackets with laundry services
- Safety boots and full PPE provided
- Employer sponsored Education Assistance, Annual Gym Membership and Employee Referral Program

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide leadership, technical support and coaching to warehouse personnel and peers to meet the needs of our customers.
- Oversite of transport truck shipments to the US and Canada with all related legislated paperwork
- Oversite of the loading and transfer of rail cars - experience with CN / CP rail is a definite asset
- Works closely with the production department to transfer, pack and ship Carbon Black in sacks, tanker trucks or rail cars
- Develop and maintain positive employee relations and a collaborative work environment.
- Develop and maintain excellent employee awareness, morale, customer satisfaction, and commitment through goal-focused employee training, supervision, daily communication, recognition, performance management, coaching, counseling, personal involvement and on-going employee feedback.
- Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to plan and schedule product for shipment to our customers
- Utilize the SAP program for customer deliveries, shipping, equipment maintenance and internal reporting
- Write and approve work permits for any work taking place in the Warehouse area
- Perform periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment,
- Supervise repairs/projects to ensure quality of work and adherence to deadlines,
- Ensure compliance with internal and external policies, procedures and regulations with respect to the Health and Safety of employees and shipping contractors.
- Maintain all required records and reports consistent with our commitment to ISO9000 and any other relevant standards.
- Foster and promote with all employees an environment of _continuous improvement_; in particular, by identifying and recommending improvements to improve the overall efficiency of department.
- Manage and control supplies and inventory in the warehouse to meet our employee and customer needs
- Perform all of the above-cited duties consistent with a hands-on perspective and a visible presence in our warehouse areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- 3 to 5 years’ experience in continuous process, chemical, or carbon-black manufacturing plant is an asset.
- Experience with SAP is an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and schedule work assignments and to complete the work safely.
- Self-motivated and strong customer service orientation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Practical computer skills: (MS Office, MS Project, SAP, etc.)

**Work Conditions/Schedule**:

- Birla Carbon is a 24/7, 365 day per year continuous operation
- 12-hour shifts - Days only
- Four (4) days on consecutive followed by four (4) days off on a rotating basis
- Works weekends and statutory holidays as per the rotating schedule
- Able to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and work in dusty environments.
- Able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
- Able to lift at least 50 lbs
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Occasional overtime/on-call duties as required to cover vacations, absences
- Birla Carbon is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of the recruitment process._