Job Description

Job purpose



The Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for the effective supervision of skilled employees and processes related to shipping and receiving in the cold storage warehouse.





Essential Duties and responsibilities


Demonstrates and maintains the use of an effective High Liner Operating System (HOS) while meeting customer requirements.

Effective coaching and training for all hourly reports.

Sets expectations and maintains processes that meet performance targets.

Ensure the daily/ weekly warehouse schedule for areas of responsibility meets customer needs and is cost effective.

Responsible to ensure the safe keeping of inventory by establishing & monitoring shop floor processes that minimize damage to product, ensures the rotation of inventory is following FIFE and inventory accuracy is maintained.

Investigate and put corrective actions in place on any issues related to inventory adjustments

Ensure that proper CTPAT and food security practices are being followed.

Carry out a monthly safety inspection of the cold storage warehouse with an hourly employee and take corrective action as required.

Ensure safe working conditions and safe work practices are being followed by employees.

Ensure compliance with all HLF policies and procedures.

Support departmental and company-wide strategic goals by directing the crew and implementing changes and improvements.




Qualifications


Post secondary education is an asset.

3-5 years of experience in warehousing.

2-3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a warehouse setting.

Prior experience leading within a unionized environment is preferred.

Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.

Familiarity with warehouse software applications such as JD Edwards & or Enterprise 1, Warehouse Management System, Transportation Management system and Microsoft Office Suite.

Flexible to shift hours or rotate shifts as operational needs require.

Prior experience operating a forklift, or ability to learn.

Valid driver's license.




Working conditions



Office Environment: The noise level in the office work environment is moderately quiet. Plant Environment/Warehouse Freezer: The plant work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil and electricity. The employee will be exposed to cold temperatures and may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors.





Physical requirements/Allergens



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, and feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to off-site meetings. The employee must have visual acuity sufficient to operate a motor vehicle and digital camera, as well as other office and position equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to hear and speak clearly in order to communicate with clients, coworkers, employees and vendors.



Travel


Expected travel for this role is 0-5%




Direct reports


Approximately 8-10 hourly employees




Other Duties



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.