Position Title: Warehousing Supervisor

Reports to: Production Control Manager

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

MISSION / SUMMARY:

The Warehousing Supervisor supervises and coordinates the day-to-day shift activities of the Shipping and Receiving Department, by providing leadership and supervision to Shipping and Receiving employees. This individual serves as a link between plant and Customer Advocate Representatives and partner carriers as well as the link between direct reports and middle / upper management. They understand and align business operations and Logistics as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Oversees movement of incoming and outgoing materials / product at plant and external warehouse including raw materials, finished goods, scrap, and plant supplies.
• Communicate issues with Customer Advocate Representatives
• Prepares daily reports
• Confers and corresponds with Graphic Packaging’s centralized services and logistic groups
• Communicates with carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials, including pickup and delivery times, damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications
• Communicates customer shipping requirements to scheduling and material handlers
• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
• Determines space requirements and placement of shipments in trucks and in warehouse
• Maintains corrugate inventory and orders daily based on production needs
• Oversees daily audits of product movement and inventory location to ensure accuracy
• Researches, compiles, and prepares reports, correspondence, and other information pertaining to incoming and outgoing shipments, as well as, identifies and resolves report discrepancies or errors.
• Examines procedures and recommends changes to save time, labor, and other costs and to improve quality control and operating efficiency.
• Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment. Leads and supports subordinates to work in a safe manner and to seek improvements in work practices.
• Observes subordinates to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Responsible for department housekeeping including offsite warehouse.
• Instructs subordinates in job duties or arranges for training to be provided.
• Facilitates team meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the team’s goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the team members to develop their full potential.
• Initiates and conducts progressive disciplinary actions and validates payroll
• Administer, communicate, and interprets work procedures and company policies to subordinates
• Provides subordinates with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems. Resolves grievances or submits unsettled disputes to management.
• May deliver or route materials to departments using work devices such as hand truck, fork truck, or roll clamp
• Weekend rotation – plans coverage for scheduling and logistics
• Ensures that Health & Safety and SQF standards are maintained
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork
• Must adhere to Graphic Packaging International’s Commitment to SQF (Safe Quality Foods) and HACCP Requirements, Food Safety, and Food Defense, GMP and supports all Health and Safety programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Leadership Skills - ability to motivate people to perform at high levels
• Previous supervisory experience in unionized environments preferred
• Computer Skills: SAP, MS Office, and database programs
• On call scheduling resource outside normal work hours
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Organized

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• High School Diploma.
• Degree in related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is preferred.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Constant Walking in the warehouse
• Occasional squatting, kneeling, climbing and twisting
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity & Trust
• Customer Focused
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Accountability
• Action Oriented

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Should you accept this employment letter of offer, and should you require accommodation at any time, please advise Human Resources

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (required)
• Forklift: 1 year (required)
• Reach Truck: 1 year (required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)

Work Location: One location

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