Warehouse Supervisor - Saskatoon, Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Distribution Lead Supervisor and managing a complement of hourly employees in conjunction with other supervisors or individually as operations warrant, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the shipping, receiving, and warehousing of product in accordance with company and HACCP / CFIA standards and requirements in a timely, efficient and effective manner to meet customer demand.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Coordinate the shipping, receiving, warehousing of product, order picking and cycle counts with other supervisors, office staff and management to ensure all customer orders are shipped on time in accordance with customer specifications;
As assigned on a rotating basis between supervisors, provide required operational performance and delivery information to the Distribution Lead Supervisor and Distribution Warehouse Manager
Manage an hourly workforce of unionized employees in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with company policies, procedures and the collective agreement to deliver operational and work environment objectives including communications, safety, training, performance management, work assignment, attendance management, competency assessment, coaching, and discipline;
Manage all issues with carriers to ensure the efficient unloading and loading of trailers;
Ensure adequate workforce resources are available for operational delivery and proposed additions/reductions to the Distribution Lead Supervisor to acquire / reduce resources accordingly;
Coach, discipline and terminate, where required, those employees who do not meet company performance expectations or who chose to disregard company policy and HACCP/CFIA requirements for the proper handling of product, informing the Distribution Lead Supervisor and Human Resources when such actions are proposed;
Ensure all warehouse employees reporting to the Supervisor are properly trained in health & safety policy / procedures and the duties and responsibilities of their current role;
Record employee hours worked into the payroll system timely wage payment to employees for hours worked;
Manage all employee issues and grievances in accordance with company policy and the collective agreement in conjunction with Human Resources and management;
Other project work as assigned by management.
Shipping of customer orders in a timely manner in accordance with customer specifications and expectations
Optimal and accurate order picking to ensure the timely loading of customer orders
Organized management of shift operations
Productive and engaged workforce that is properly informed of shift objectives, changes in the organization and employee events
Orchestrated collaboration of operational activities between shifts to ensure warehouse operations are performed in the most optimal manner possible.

What You'll Bring:

3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized warehouse environment;
5 to 7 years experience in a diverse, unionized warehouse environment;
College Diploma or equivalent education preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse operations;
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, preferably in an unionized environment;
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage under a collective agreement;
Demonstrated problemsolving skills;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Saskatchewan Labour Laws and Regulations;
Ability to work days, afternoons and night shift on a rotating basis as scheduled by management;
Experience working handling food and perishable products preferred
Working knowledge of CFIA regulations and standard HACCP practices preferred
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) knowledge preferred;
Experience in Microsoft Office particularly Excel;

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 commu