Shipping Supervisor - Cambridge, Canada - RDJ Bakeries Ltd

RDJ Bakeries Ltd

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job purpose

Facilitates the execution of cycle counts and the effective resolution of inventory discrepancies and location issues, assists with the distribution of workload amongst staff, provides absence/vacation back-up coverage for key roles, and helps maintain an organized, safe, and productive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities
The associate's primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

Oversees warehouse forklift drivers.
Perform quality control verification checks to ensure proper movement (FIFO)
Ensure correct labelling, and wrapping of products, along with correctness of inventory locations and proper stacking methods for optimized inventory integrity.
Manage docks traffic, trailers movements, and coordinate with shunt drivers throughout the day.
Ensure warehouse structure is being followed as outlined. Such as physical locations kept for ingredients/packaging/final goods.
Ensure production staging is done properly.
Ensure inputs are transferred to where they need to be.
Communicate and coordinate with departments/supervisors to ensure flow and throughput is optimized.
Recommend changes in procedures to improve the operating efficiency of the department and leads improvement projects and initiatives as assigned.
Assign service/warehouse team members to meet the demands of the facility, while working alongside with them providing guidance as required.
Provide backup coverage for absences and vacations within the inventory team and perform various administrative duties as assigned.
Complete forklift inspections, maintain all inspection records, and ensure that deficiencies are documented, communicated, and corrected with urgency as required.
Onboarding and training forklift drivers and facilitate other training sessions as needed.
Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success.
Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company Procedures.
Approve the vacation requests.
Carry out incident, accident and nonconformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure.
Issue disciplinary action when needed.
Perform other assigned duties.
Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense guidelines.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Extensive use of a computer is required. (Training provided)
Great attention to detail with accuracy.
Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel.
Strong understanding of freight, and documentation.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.

Working conditions

Always work indoors.
Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting, and temperature.

Physical requirements

Sitting involved.
May repeat the same movement.
Typing involved.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), RDJ Bakeries LTD will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: