Distribution Supervisor

Job safety is the first responsibility of every individual that is part of an operating team. Compliance with safety rules, operating procedures, and sound practices is the expectation for all personnel working in the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of Distribution Shifts

· Manage the day-to-day activities on the distribution shift.

· Manage lines and associate effectively and resolve immediate issues.

· Develop Standard operating procedures & controls.

· Improve performance and productivity of distribution.

· Identify and drive objective and measurable cost saving initiative.

· Use analytical skills to define, justify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

· Meet Customer Requirements by ensuring on time shipping.

· Provide accurate and timely reporting of distribution data.

Management of Hourly Distribution Staff / Labour Relations

· Drive leadership coaching and development with hourly staff.

· Motivate, train, develop, coach, and front-line associates.

· Manage collective agreement and labour relation issues.

· Responsible for ensuring all associates are aware of operating / safety procedures.

· Support the quality control function in distribution.

Health and Safety

· Maintain the safety of the department to ensure the team works in a “safety culture” environment.

· Conduct monthly safety crew meeting.

Housekeeping

· Maintain work area to exceed expected levels of cleanliness and orderliness

Experience & Education:

· 2-5 years of leadership experience - supervisory or lead hand.

· Ability to create, deliver and monitor personal and subordinate’s developmental plans.

· 2-5 years Distribution/Shipping & Receiving experience.

· Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

· Must be a go-getter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

· Experience in project management, specifically in driving continuous improvement Initiatives.

· Excellent Communication, problem solving and organizational.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000.

This range does not include discretionary bonus eligibility or our comprehensive benefits package. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from the posted range based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level, among others.