Shipping Supervisor (Overnight)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Shipping team with respect to performance management, scheduling, employee relations, awareness of business context/profitability as well as training/development of staff members
• Ensure delivery of the Shipping team’s goals and objectives by establishing clearly defined quality methods for staff members to apply
• Communicate and address packaging variances, quality issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action
• Maintain and review all necessary packing records and logs
• Inspect package labeling and ensure specifications meet customer and company guidelines
• Audit product allocation and ensure it is correct and allocation procedures are followed in the database system
• Plan, assign and supervise day to day tasks for Shipping team
• Ensure Receiving, Shipping & Production departments work together to fill orders in a timely fashion
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other company data, including personnel information
• Create required reports and provided statistical information on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity, quality, delivery and budget objectives are met

Qualifications

• Secondary school education required; post-secondary education in Business Administration or related discipline preferred
• 2-3 years experience in shipping or shipping administration required; ideally in a GMP environment; Quality certifications considered an asset
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety
• Strong knowledge of legislative requirements to maintain compliance to all relevant statues and guiding principles
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of ERP software; Famous® software experience, preferred
• Able to work in a team environment with individuals of all leadership styles, personalities, and career levels
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Commitment to high professional and ethical standards
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills
• Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet both customer & business needs