General Job Duties:

• Direct receiving, warehousing and distribution services to meet customer delivery requirements

• Ensure enough equipment is available for the operation, ensure the operation has enough drivers to deliver all orders as requested by customers

• Able to find quick resolution to any issue that would negatively impact deliveries or the general operation in the Warehouse

• Responsible for all shipping staff which includes: determining training needs, conducting performance reviews, participation in the recruiting of new staff, completing all necessary reporting for health and safety and WSIB issues, and the ability to resolve employee concerns

• Monitor general activities in the shipping department

• Continuously look for opportunities to improve the operation with the ultimate goal of reducing cost while maintaining an excellent level of service

• As a priority in the department, ensure that stock is moving expeditiously and always cleared from the production lines

• Able to conduct crew meetings on a monthly basis – both safety and quality/production and minutes completed in a timely manner

• Ensure all inspections/checklists are completed on a daily basis

• Enforce Company policies and procedures

• Responsible for house keeping

• Develop weekly crew schedules

• Monitor and report overtime

• Warehouse space management, quarterly and annual inventory counts

• Back-up for the Shipping Coordinator

• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of OH&S Act

• Flexibility to be available on-call for making arrangements on after hours emergency deliveries and to work extended hours as necessary to meet deadlines

• 3+ years of experience in a Shipping Supervisory role

• Experience in a unionized environment is preferred

• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities are essential

• Strong/effective communication skills
• Ability to present themselves in a professional manner