Logistics Supervisor

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

**Position Summary**:
**POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- 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.
- 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
- Design efficient routes on a daily basis which drivers will execute the following day.
- Support root cause resolution of any Customer Service issues / complaints.
- Regulatory compliance of the fleet.
- 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, MOT, MOE, MOL
- Complete performance evaluations
- 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.
- 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 ability to manage within a Union work environment
- 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.
- Knowledge of Union.

**WE OFFER**:

- Competitive Salary
- Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
- Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Educational Assistance Programs and Scholarship Programs

Darling International Canada Inc. 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 is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.