Shipping Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE

Oversee and manage the entire shipping process to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods. Supervise staff, coordinate with carriers and maintain compliance with shipping regulations and company policies. Manage finished goods inventory while ensuring that the customer is supported for their requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and continuously improve (reduce) the inventory of raw materials.
• Act as the internal interface and support.
• Manage all applicable department's open issues (internal & external) and drive them to closure.
• Adherence to all company procedures and policies, including active participation in all requirements to retain IATF certification.
• Inventory participation.
• Generate all shipping paperwork included but not limited to, international and domestic documentation and ASN submission.
• Respond in a timely manner to customer concerns and requests.
• Maintain and issue supplier scorecards.
• Manage all supervisory duties for the shipping team such as vacation time, employee discipline and scheduling to ensure an efficiently run department.
• Lead with 5S strategies to drive continuous improvement in the shipping department.
• Train staff to customer standards during new program launches or internal system improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and prioritizing skills.
• Display a strong understanding of domestic and international documentation and logistics for shipping requirements.

A) EDUCATION

• Post-Secondary is preferred.

B) TRAINING

• Customer Specific Delivery Training.

C) EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing atmosphere, preferable injection molding is preferred.
• Experience with an MRP system.

D) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid passport
• Valid driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to travel as needed for company business
• Periodic evening or weekend is expected

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 15kgs.

DIRECT REPORTS

• Shipper(s)
• Shipping Clerk
• Shunt Driver/Material Handler

ACCESSIBILITY

Hawk Plastics is committed to fostering a positive work environment and empowering its employees. Hawk Plastics encourages applications from all qualified applicants and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation during the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oldcastle, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• manufacturing environment: 5 years (preferred)
• Supervisory: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person