Logistics Supervisor

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Logistics Supervisor provides leadership and direction for the Warehouse Department and is responsible for warehouse activities for all products produced in the facility including shipping, receiving, product supply, scheduling employees, sanitation, quality, safety, GMP, housekeeping and environmental services activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Manage warehousing and shipping activities; and operate forklifts when needed.
• Maintain and coordinate the load out schedule with in-house distribution and outside contractors. 
• Combine Capacity Planning, Production and Warehouse inputs and key transfer orders into system used to ship to inventory center.
• Tender loads to contracted carriers and sets pick up appointments.
• Make adjustments on inventory system as needed.
• Make certain all areas are clean and organized.
• Ensure product storage areas are at the highest GMP standards.
• First in / first out philosophy.
• Maintain forklift safety and certification requirements.
• Order pallets for Plant.
• Maintain reclaimed dough process.
• Monitor trash/recycling pick-up.
• Monitor all transactions activity for accuracy and timeliness of recordkeeping to ensure correct inventory position at all times.
• Establish, monitor and maintain an organized, safe and sanitary work environment in compliance with Company policies and other government regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with all quality assurance standards with focus on excellent housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas.
• Ensure proper rotation and traceability of all items including shipments, donations (surplus and non-standard but viable products), product loss and damage.                     
• Walk plant several times a day, auditing and overseeing employees to ensure compliance.
• Manage and control expenses, including labor and overhead costs.
• Cooperate with all departments as a cross-functional change agent.   
• Perform weekly in-house audits ensuring every section of Plant is audited at least once per month; complete quality documents “shortcomings".
• Move ingredients into production and move finished product out; assist in repairs when needed.

The Person

Pivotal Experience & Expertise

• 2-3 years in a similar role in a manufacturing environment 
• Diploma in Business Management or Supply Chain or equivalent 

Leadership Behaviors

• Drive High Performance : Establish clear accountability for outcomes. Stays focused and discipline in planning and execution. Takes initiatives to overcome challenges. Celebrates wins and acts with urgency to keep momentum.
• Collaborate : Works as One Team. Builds relationships and makes commitments to others and follows through. An active listener who understands and communicates openly while engaging in healthy debate. Supports and execute decisions when they are made.

• Innovate : challenge the status quo by pro-actively identify opportunities to make things better. Encourages team to share best practices, be creative and try new things. Experiments, incorporates learning and adjusts as needed. Acts with speed and agility while accepting and learning from failure.

• Can-do attitude : Exceptional work ethic. Self-motivated. Has a pragmatic view on reality while understanding the challenges and perspectives across the organization. Pro-actively and easily connects with the customers, factories and the different stakeholders. Acts like an owner by providing ready-to-go solutions.   

• Accuracy and attention to detail: Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and precision; detail-oriented, highly organized, and resourceful.

What you get:

$65,000 base salary

3 weeks paid vacation + 4 paid floater days

Extended health & dental benefits from start date

RRSP match

Excellent team to work with!

Apply today!