Shipping Supervisor - Winnipeg, Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods
Verified Company
Winnipeg, Canada

4 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Sr. Production Supervisor, the dayshift Shipping Supervisor is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the shipping department.

This includes, but is not limited to, supervising a team of hourly shippers/receivers, and coordinating incoming/outgoing loads with our transportation carrier.

In addition, the Shipping Supervisor works closely with the dayshift Production Supervisor and provides back-up support as needed


Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:


  • Provide oversight to the Shipping department and provide backup support to the Production department
  • Regularly communicate with our transportation provider to arrange incoming and outgoing loads
  • Direct employees in the operation of plant equipment to meet order fulfillment rates and inventory accuracy
  • Prepare progress reports and ensures regular maintenance of equipment
  • Maximize attendance and followup to reduce absenteeism by coaching, conducts accident investigations, and takes disciplinary statements and administers discipline in line with the DC's Discipline Policy
  • Provide leadership by instilling team goals and objectives; fosters good staff relationships to gain commitment from hourly employees
  • Ensure machinery and equipment are safe, hourly employees are trained and qualified on machinery prior to working on machinery and equipment
  • Ensure employee safety and compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
  • Ensure Quality Compliance with all HACCP procedures

What You'll Bring:


  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a unionized transportation and distribution environment
  • Proven track record with working independently and problemsolving skills
  • An ability to motivate and work with others using positive reinforcement and a collaborative approach
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Postsecondary education or equivalent by having completed a recognized food processing, engineering technology, or business management program through continuing education
  • A strong communicator, both written and oral, who is confident, decisive, able to deal with conflict and achieve winwin results
  • Willing to relocate for promotional opportunities and career development

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.

About Us:

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet.

We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together.

We're passionate about food.

For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.

We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.


  • We are carbon neutral.
  • We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set sciencebased targets.
  • We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.
We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment: Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative envi
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