Shipping Supervisor- Afternoons- Contract

Pure Hothouse Foods marketed under the Pure Flavor brand is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing strong support for our retail & foodservice customers and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers inspired to put quality flavor and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated energetic and highly skilled workforce we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive vibrant organization.

Job Summary:

The Shipping Supervisor oversees the day to day shipping operations and staff to ensure timely and efficient workflow. This role is responsible for ensuring productivity targets health quality and food safety standards meet company standards. It is the responsibility of the Shipping Supervisor to lead a team of workers oversee employee issues and concerns provide training and manage performance.

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 teams 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
• Monitor the working environment to ensure that company and statutory hygiene and safety policies and procedures are complied with
• Maintain and review all necessary packing records and logs
• Inspect package labeling and ensure specifications meet customer and company guidelines
• Ensure product allocation 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
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

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

Work Environment:

• Hours may vary depending on business needs; ability and willingness to travel
• This job operates in a clerical office setting. Moderate work in a refrigerated warehouse where temperatures range from 45-55F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery and forklift truck operation.
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods is required.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand walk bend twist use hands to handle or feel product or packaging and reach with hands and arms.
• The position requires the ability to regularly lift up to 30-pounds occasionally up to 50-pounds.

This position offers an annual salary of $50000 to $55000 CAD with final compensation varying based on experience skills internal equity and addition Pure Flavor offers a competitive total rewards package.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact our Human Resources department.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 50000 - 55000