Highline's Vision and Values:

Passionately nourish people, the environment and the community, through embracing our core values, which include:

We do the right thing, always. We lead the way. We are fanatical about quality. We are transparent in our relationships. We always consider the human element. We embrace diversity and inclusion.

Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the Essex Distribution Manager, the Distribution Supervisor is responsible for directly supporting the Shipping and Receiving teams and working on collaboration with the Packaging and Distribution Department Coordinators. Core responsibilities include creating customer skid tags, leading and managing the shipping and receiving staff and related functions, and prioritizing order completion to align with departmental goals. Responsible for ensuring proper customer orders are assembled and are in good shipping condition. Ensures the accurate and seamless receipt and quality inspection of products, packaging materials and the timely processing of all incoming shipments.

General Duties:

• Plans, delegates, motivates and leads Shipping and Receiving teams daily to improve performance, while ensuring work is done efficiently, correctly and to quality standards

• Enforces corporate policies regarding security, health and food safety, proper SOP’s, and carrying out activities related to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment

• Assists in all areas of Shipping & Receiving, including assisting in organizing loads for shipment, and ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and in good working order

• Coordinates with Production and Logistics teams to ensure on-time (or early) departures

• Serves as first point of contact for shipping and receiving teams

• Provides feedback, conducting performance reviews and if necessary, applying progressive discipline processes for non-compliances in a respectful manner

• Prepares customer skid signage

• Prioritizes order completions as per department goals

• Ensures all customer orders are assembled as per daily shipping sheets

• Coordinates with the Packaging team to determine the status of finished good orders

• Plans and directs the activities of the Shipping and Receiving teams to align with department goals

• Effectively communicates when required to the General Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Coordinators and Customer Service/Operations Support team

• Accurately completes essential documentation related to shipping & order assembly

• Excellence in Execution - drives near-term results and performance in Leamington

• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment and provides a high level of safety aware-ness among the warehouse and distribution teams

• Assists in the development of associate communications and ensures policies and programs are executed

• Actively engages in utilizing company best practices to increase efficiencies.

• As reasonably requested in aid of Highline operations or culture compliance, perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

A combination of professional experiences or equivalent combined education, designation and work experience will be considered;

Education & Past Experiences:

• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook

• Related industry experience would be an asset

• Experience with ERP systems is an asset

• Previous forklift experience

• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrable strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Above average analytical skills, the ability to problem solve

• Capable of independent and self guided work

• Excellent interpersonal communications skills

• Professional behaviours, specifically maintaining confidentiality.

Hours of Work:

• 5 days/week

• Shift starts from 3:00pm

• Public Holidays / Weekends as scheduled

• Daily shift end times vary based on production needs

Earnings:

• $54,000 -$66,000 Annually

Benefits:

• Extended health, vision and dental for associates and their eligible family members

• Life insurance and dependent life insurance

• Short term disability

• Annual safety shoe allowance

• Pension matching

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Vacancies: 1

Locations of Work:

• 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

• 2646 Division Rd., Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5

How to Apply:

• Through careers.highlinemushrooms.com,

• On Indeed,

• In Person at 506 Mersea Rd. 5, Leamington, ON N8H 3V5

Highline encourages applications from all qualified candidates. When requested, Highline will accommodate people with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment, assessment and hiring process.

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