Distribution Supervisor - Markham, Canada - Bimbo Canada

Bimbo Canada

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Distribution Supervisor
req34681

Employment Type:
Regular

Location:
MARKHAM,ON

_ Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster's, Villaggio, POM, Bon Matin, Ben's, Stonemill, McGavins, Oroweat, Vachon and Takis. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products._

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

LI-RM1

Position Responsibilities:

Enforce safe operating procedures, GMPs and personal protective equipment.
Lead health and safety objectives and associate meetings.
Managing all labour schedules of shippers ensuring sufficient coverage including vacations and other absences
Report on local plant shipping metrics using daily shift reports
Ability to take the information from the KPIS and form a trend / cause analysis to identify and manage issues as they arise
Develop the team's skills through excellent interpersonal, motivation and team building skills open communication and high level of interaction.
Maintain a positive workplace environment while effectively coordinating loading, transport and all other outbound activities
Assist with handling and communicating issues to depots, and internal plant departments in a timely and clear manner
Utilize the optimal number of hourly personnel to fulfill service requirements while maximizing productivity and minimizing labour costs
Effectively handle union relations and including contributing to the grievance process when requested
The ability to deal with an extremely fast environment, handling pressure situations and to effectively make quick decisions with accuracy

Position Requirements:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in a unionized food, dairy, beverage or packaged goods industry is required.
Working knowledge of Oracle and inventory management systems is an asset.
Ability to successfully use MS office for daily operations.
The incumbent must be able to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be willing to work all shifts days/afternoons/nights and weekends on rotational basis.
Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow and manage GMPs, Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements at all times

**Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada Company, Limited are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check. This may include anything up to and including a criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check.