Job Description

THE ROLE - SHIPPING SUPERVISOR - GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR FACILITY

Browning Harvey Ltd. is currently looking for a full time, permanent employee for the role of Shipping Supervisor in our Grand Falls-Windsor facility.

The Shipping Supervisor provides leadership to all aspects of warehouse operations and is responsible to manage the day-to-day supervision of the Warehouse employees to ensure a safe and efficient work environment which complies with all Browning Harvey Ltd. Quality Control/Food Safety requirements.

In this position, the successful candidate will be required to:

Lead by example; build and champion a progressive safety culture; implement systems where employees, equipment and processes are protected against hazards; Directly supervise unionized warehouse employees and work closely with Browning Harvey's distribution network; Schedule shipping employees' shifts based on seniority and work to be completed; Manage department for the efficient loading/unloading of trucks/trailers; Maintain accurate records of goods received/shipped; Work closely with the Production Supervisor to coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments; Conduct physical count of warehousing inventory as required; Provide hands on leadership and mentoring to the employees of the warehouse; Be a continuous improvement leader; Coordinate required employee training;

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Education:

High school diploma; Courses obtained and/or experience gained in Inventory Management; Effective competence in safety management, TDG/IMDG, WHMIS; Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques.
Experience:

A minimum of 5 years' logistics experience, coupled with 3 years' experience in a supervisory role; Knowledge of warehouse management systems considered an asset; Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team; Commitment to Quality Control, Food Safety, Health & Safety requirements; Knowledge with warehousing and goods procurement; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written); Leadership and team work skills that support a team-based operation; Creative problem solver and able to respond to various situations with appropriate urgency; Knowledge of supply chain and inventory methodologies.
Skills:

Warehouse and Inventory Management modules; Knowledge of warehousing and goods procurement; Effectively lead and motivate a team; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written; Demonstrates creative problem solving and able to respond to various situations; Effective written and oral communication skills; Aptitude for computers, other technology and database analysis; Highly developed analytical skills to assess issues and resolve; Proven ability to work in a fast pace environment and utilize superior decision making and leadership skills.
Browning Harvey Ltd. is an equal Opportunity Employer; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1X3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

Shipping & receiving: 5 years (required) Warehouse distribution: 5 years (required) Supervising: 5 years (required)
Location:

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1X3 (required)
Work Location: In person