Distribution Supervisor

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Distribution Supervisor will lead and direct a team of Distribution Team Members on the afternoon shift. They will be accountable for all inbound, outbound, and order fulfillment activities. The afternoon shift runs Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 11. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Compensation: $62,000 – $91,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Distribution Supervisor will be responsible for the distribution activities within the facility, including coordinating all shipping and receiving activities within the plant. The incumbent will work closely with Production, Purchasing, FSQA, Transportation, and Scheduling departments to coordinate movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products on and off site.

• Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by leading the distribution team in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment that goes across all levels and is focused on the needs of our people.
• Oversee the order fulfillment operation to ensure the accuracy of receiving, shipping, order picking, cycle counts, and on-time delivery departure
• Maintain a safe working environment for team members, ensuring all plant Health and Safety policies and processes are followed properly for the operation of PMHEs, movement of goods and staff within the warehouse and the trailer yard, and with the receiving and loading of trailers. Report all incidents to the Health and Safety Manager and support with incident investigations
• Follow all Plant GMP and FSQA requirements and ensure accurate and timely documentation
• Responsible for ensuring that SAP-EWM and SAP-ECC transactions for all Distribution functions are completed promptly
• Ensure that finished products are picked according to customer matrix
• Maintain appropriate record keeping and inventory of CHEP pallets and IFCO totes
• Monitor and control labour costs and productivity performance
• Monitor inventory levels from production to ensure timely and accurate order filling
• Working with the Inventory Specialist to execute cycle counts and maintain good inventory accuracy
• Manage an hourly workforce fairly and equitably in accordance with company policies and procedures to deliver operational and work environment objectives including communications, safety, training, performance management, work assignment, attendance management, Team meetings, competency assessment, coaching, and discipline.
• Ensure compliance with internal company policies and standard operating procedures (i.e. HACCP, GMP) and external regulations/legislation (i.e. CFIA, OHSA, ESA)
• Supervise the shunt activities within the yard relating to the shipping of finished goods and receiving materials.
• Maintain harmonious relationships with all employees, including cross-functional departments

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent industry experience
• Material handling equipment experience an asset (Forklift, Dock stocker, Reach)
• Strong SAP experience an asset – ECC & EWM modules
• Health and Safety leadership experience
• A desire to build a winning team
• Proven initiative and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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