Logistics Team Leader - Hamilton, Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

As part of Maple Leaf Food's Heritage team, the Team Leader will be responsible for material shipping, receiving and warehouse activities at the Heritage facility.

This role will be responsible for shipping, receiving transportation, and warehousing related activities in Logistic areas of the plant, reporting to the Logistics Manager.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Responsible for the shipping activity for outbound finished goods
Responsible for the receiving activity of all inbound materials
Responsible for warehouse activities, communicates and documents transactions, including vendor damage claims
Supervise outbound material movement to meet supply chain requirements including inventory accuracy, minimizing writeoffs, and new product introductions
Supervise dry goods, packaging, meat and finished good warehouse operators
Manages the warehouse to meet housekeeping standards, including inventory control and management
Responsible for ensuring all shipments, inbound and outbound, meet quality requirements including completion of all related paperwork
Provides innovative solutions and continuous improvement initiatives to upgrade the department
Maintain managed warehouse bin management, inventory control, and allergen management.
Communicates effectively with transport dispatch, other plants, and thirdparty providers
Act as single point of contact for employee issues and concerns and providing followup in a timely manner
Conduct grievance, incident investigations, counseling, and discipline meetings
Properly administering the Collective Agreement
Accurate payroll processing
Conduct communication, safety, and food safety meetings
Audits processes: People System, FSQA, Reliability predictive practices
Conduct daily team meetings to review FS/QA, People, Reliability and CI KPIs
Develop Team Members through certification training and coaching, providing clear roles and consistent support and feedback for all employees
Foster and maintain positive union and employee relations environment by treating all employees with respect, providing timely feedback and grievance resolution
Ensures the compliance of all plant relevant policies, procedures, and standardized work methods
Maintain a safe working environment and ensure continued compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, JHSC recommendations or MOL work orders, Company Safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices
Perform accident investigation and take an active role in WSIB case management and ensuring early and safe return of injured workers to modified and/or productive duties
Efficient warehouse flow
Timely completion of shipping and receiving duties
Timely execution of all warehouse pick and put away tasks
Develop cross functional relationships with other groups in production, H&S, FSQA and reliability
Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.

What You'll Bring:

Previous experience in a unionized food, dairy, beverage or packaged goods industry is a definite asset
Ability to communicate and work with all relevant associates, stakeholders and resources in a frequently changing and challenging supply chain environment
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented; strong organization skills with sound prioritizing abilities
Strong computer skills related to MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook)
SAP knowledge is an asset
23 years' experience in a shipping environment, preferably in a food, unionized environment

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

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