Supervisor, Distribution (SDC) - Night Shift

About us:
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mar and Lavazza products in Canada.

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.

Sofina Foods Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada dedicated to providing great-tasting, high-quality food products for consumers. Our workforce is exceptionally diverse with professional opportunities across many functional areas of our business.  

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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.