Shipping Supervisor

Reporting to the Plant Operations Manager, this is a hands-on role to manage, prepare, maximize, and track all plant inventory, shipping, and receiving functions. This position has direct influence on company revenue and profitability. The Shipping/Receiving Supervisor will be accountable for:

• Assigning shipping schedules
• Maximizing shipping density
• Ensuring on-time departures
• Maintaining accurate paperwork
• Transporting dangerous goods
• Inventory control
• Managing shipping and receiving functions
• Triaging received material

Shift: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Coordinate with the production planner, production supervisors, and other shop personnel to meet plant objectives.
• Foster positive working relationships and respond proactively to performance concerns, discipline, employee complaints, and other employee relations matters.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the shipping function, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of finished goods to the end customer.
• Provide supervision, training in SOPs, scheduling, and guidance to shipping/receiving employees.
• Create and reconcile all receiving and delivery transactions in SAP and all required documents associated with each shipment to required standards.
• Determine the method of shipment and book appointments within a defined list of carriers. Prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents. Create and hand off complete and appropriate documentation to all parties, including drivers.
• Ensure that the team complies with plant health and safety requirements and follows proper methods and standard operating procedures to meet quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct inventory counts as required and be responsible for the accuracy and security of inventory.
• Supervise, train, and review the performance of shipping/receiving and inventory staff (approximately 7 people).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory programs and customer requirements regarding the classification of incoming material, standard tare weights, scale calibration and verification, the use of proper codes, and ERP system tracking and confirmation of weights.
• Recommend measures to improve the quality of service, increase efficiency of the department and work crew, and enhance equipment performance.
• Manage shipping/receiving requirements during the afternoon shift.
• Operate a forklift when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Shipping & Receiving and inventory control, ideally in a distribution center and/or manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years spent supervising a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines.
• Strong team player who works in unison with other operations team members to achieve corporate goals.
• Experience using SAP and MS Office.
• Highly detail-oriented and ensures accuracy of data and shipping paperwork.
• Demonstrated aptitude and ability to understand and comply with Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements and documentation regulations, including intraprovincial, interprovincial, and international shipments.
• Must be a self-starter with effective planning and organizing skills to manage priorities and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and communicate clearly (both verbal and written).
• Should have a valid forklift license (1-2 years of forklift experience).