Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Job Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for a Shipping Supervisor who is a self-starter with strong analytical skills and a bias for action to implement great ideas. In this role you will need to be a collaborator with the ability to build consensus among multiple stakeholders. You are a change agent with organizational savvy capable of securing the resources to push your projects ahead. You will be responsible to ensure efficient operation of the shipping department by partnering with scheduling, operations, and freight providers to ensure the on-time delivery of product to customers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinate with 3rd party freight provider to schedule runs in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible. Utilize knowledge of logistics / distribution costs to drive continuous improvement
- Monitor (logistics / distribution costs) and be able to explain deviations from budgets or prior years
- Utilize technology to drive efficiencies and low-cost operations
- Monitor and direct distribution assets (i.e., trailers) to ensure optimal utilization and allocations
- Work with operations to maximize cube, weight and efficiencies
- Supervise employees in the daily routine of loading trucks neatly and to the customer’s complete satisfaction.
- Attend daily Scheduling Meeting and assist the Plant Scheduler in meeting our customers’ requirements.
- Prepare work orders for and coordinate repairs of trucks, trailers, forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors.
- Coordinate with Customer Service the delivery of the customer orders on time.
- Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
- Adhere to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
- Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
- Establish high morale within department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop strong rapport with various freight lines.
- Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Education/Training/Experience:
- Post-secondary degree in the field, including programs in transportation systems, finance and business operations
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in transportation, operations and logistics in a fast paced, high volume environment
- Proficient with analytical and reporting tools with the ability to present information in a digestible manner
What WestRock Offers you:
- Competitive salary, benefits and pension plan
- Supportive management team
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
This posting is for a new job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $63,750 - $106,250. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by June 30, 2026.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.