Shipping Supervisor

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About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we're committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we've supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Shipping Supervisor to support our Scarborough (Midwest) facility. Reporting to the Shipping Manager, the successful candidate is responsible for leading and developing a high-performance team of unionized workers to optimize safety, product quality and productivity to achieve on-time delivery and total customer satisfaction.

Shift: Bi-weekly rotation of shifts Days 6:30am-2:30pm, Afternoons 2:30pm to 10:30pm, Midnights 10:30pm to 6:30am

What you'll do

• Direct shipping employees, services and resources to meet customer needs and delivery requirements

• Ensure a safe work environment as top priority, with emphasis on training employees, addressing hazards, conducting investigations and enforcing safety policies, procedures and behaviors

• Ensure the highest levels of product quality, optimization of department efficiencies and shrink / waste reduction

• Supervision of shipping staff including performance management, productivity monitoring/improvement, communication and timely follow up

• Monitor general activities in the Shipping Department including monitoring, tracking and verifying inventory levels and trailer utilization

• Ensure an efficient work flow and that finished goods are moving expeditiously from production lines

• Frequently communicate with internal departments to ensure customer needs and on time delivery requirements are met

• Lead daily communication meetings with shipping staff and address employee concerns

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

• Enforce all Company policies and procedures and administration of the collective agreement

• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping practices

• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• 5 years of experience in a Shipping Supervisory role
• 5 years of experience in Logistics & Warehouse
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on working knowledge with WMS & ERP system
• Proficient with MS Office applications and systems
• 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
• Knowledge of OH&S Act; First Aid and CPR
• High energy level required with effective communication skills
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities are essential
• Exhibit a sense of urgency and demonstrates the ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to present themselves in a professional manner

What We Offer

- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)

- Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events

- A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition

- Opportunities for advancement and internal movement

- Education assistance for continuous skill development

- Academic scholarships for employees' children

- Safety equipment and PPE support program

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we're here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.