Position Summary:

Reporting to the Distribution Centre Manager, the Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day activities in the shipping office and in the shipping/receiving floor during night shift (8.30:00 pm to 5:30 am). As part of the Distribution Centre's leadership team, supports building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide direct supervision to associates on picking shipments (AS400) and loading/offloading of trucks.
• Oversee administrative staff (printing pick slips, inventory adjustments, invoicing orders, making appointments etc.)
• Daily communication with Distribution Team (Hourly & Salaried)
• Responsible for meeting and reporting on daily targets (KPIs)
• Take initiative and exercise timely and good judgment in day-to-day business decisions.
• Ensure overall compliance and adherence to Health and Safety policies.
• Ensure adherence to delivery standards, efficiencies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that all inventory items are properly identified and readily accessible.
• Manage drivers' delivery schedules and hours worked.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships, resolving customer issues.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety rules and regulations to minimize industrial injuries and meet regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• A background in logistics related activities (shipping, receiving, transportation);
• Working knowledge of AS400 and pallet control experience or other system an asset.
• Ability to operate in an open office environment that is fast paced and fluid in nature.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative; ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience leading a team.
• Working experience in a unionized environment.
• Availability to work in the night shift.

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