Shipping Supervisor

1 month ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Lactalis Canada Full time

Job Title: Shipping Supervisor

Location: 134 Waterloo St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 2C3


About Us:

Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of Forbes' 2022 top employers Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogourt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households


With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter.


About the opportunity:

The Shipping Supervisor manages the overall operation of shipping/receiving department and ensures that quantitative and qualitative measures included in the operating plan are met, including those related to costs, cost reductions, productivity, health and safety, customer satisfaction, scheduling and staffing.


The attributes we are looking for:

  • Coordinate all shipments to customers by planning and tendering deliveries to external transportation carriers through the system (SAP). Plan transportation in a cost effective manner by understanding freight costs of each carrier. Ensure Shipping Department is aware of all shipments and provide bills of lading to drivers.
  • Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance by being a role model in safety and demonstrating due diligence through applying the corporate health & safety program elements. These focus on incident prevention through hazard identification, implementing necessary controls, training, education, and audits. Where necessary, take corrective action to address unsafe situations and employee behaviours, uphold Parmalat’s cardinal and other safety rules and procedures, and communicate with appropriate resources to address any hazardous conditions or unsafe employee conduct.
  • Evaluate and optimize internal storage capacity of finished goods. Understand costs associated with storing finished goods in external warehouses and make decisions accordingly. Monitor warehouse conditions and ensure product storage requirements with respect to quality and safety are met.
  • Review month end variance reports with the Logistics & Planning Manager/ Shipping Manager and make necessary adjustments to spending to ensure warehouse budget is not exceeded. Schedule resources to match production requirements.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to staff by providing work direction, performance feedback, and recommendations for training and development. Promote a positive labour-management relationship, including efforts to continuously improve the team culture and to establish high levels of employee involvement. Ensure compliance with the Company’s corporate and legal obligations under the Collective Agreement, as well as various statutes and regulations such as Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  • Serve as a member of the location management team by participating in site production meetings and audits.
  • As part of the annual physical inventory team, ensure sufficient resources are available and warehouses are organized for a successful physical inventory count. Understand count procedures and ensure said procedures are carried out by warehouse staff.
  • Serve as a member of the Quality internal audit team and champion health and safety, PQMS, HACCP and GMP practices. Protect the company’s employees by completing safety related work orders and enforcing safety regulations. Ensure H&S programs (e.g. STOP, Safestart, Peer to Peer, internal audits, ergonomic assessments) are updated and challenged to increase H&S awareness and employee commitment to safety.


What you will bring:

  • College diploma or University degree preferably in materials management
  • Three (3) to five (5) years experience as a supervisor directly involved in distribution, and in a unionized environment
  • Experience with distribution and logistics.
  • Knowledge of the provincial transportation systems
  • Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP
  • Strong inter-personal and communications skills.
  • Leadership skills


What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

  • A Competitive Base Salary
  • A Performance-Based Bonus System
  • 4 Weeks of Vacation
  • Benefits starting day 1
  • A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
  • Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
  • A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility


Our ESG commitment:


Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.


Our commitment to DEI:


Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.


Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

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