Shipping Lead Hand

PRIMARY FOCUS:

The Shipping Lead Hand is responsible for ensuring operating practices result in the effective and efficient execution of receiving, order processing, and on time shipment of products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead by example at all times by adhering to and promoting Company procedures and policies.

· Regular and prompt attendance for scheduled shifts and overtime as required.

· Manage through floor presence, group interaction and analysis of production data with pre-determined productivity expectations.

· Daily inventory count and reconciliation of finished product in coolers.

· Daily inventory and organization of coolers, maintaining order and rotation of aged inventory and partial pallets ensuring that FIFO is being followed.

· Managing shippers to ensure timely and accurate offload and shipment of all goods received and shipped.

· Ensure efficient and accurate loading and shipping to minimize wait times and prevent product temperature abuse.

· Verify and keep records of incoming and outgoing shipments and compile records utilizing NAV.

· Final finished good product inspection prior to shipping and proper documentation.

· Review all paperwork/processes for accuracy and coordinate timely outbound deliveries/inbound receipts with clerical team, customer service, and transportation as needed.

· Monitor employee performance and provide correction/training as needed.

· Implement and actively ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and Health & Safety legislative requirements.

· Maintain general oversight of building conditions with particular attention paid to cleanliness, product storage, safety concerns, product damage prevention and internal security concerns.

· Strive for continuous improvement, make recommendations and encourage employee feedback and suggestions.

· Communicate any shipping issues to Warehouse Supervisor and Supply Chain team.

· Maintain forklift maintenance report.

· Observe candidate selection, employee coaching, training, and performance management, including disciplinary action as required.

· Prioritize, plan and coordinate the team's activities in absence of Warehouse Supervisor, providing holiday relief as required.

· Other duties/projects as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor or Logistics Manager.

Desired qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· 2+ years of work experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment, preferably consumer packaged goods.

· 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.

· Strong interpersonal communication skills, including excellent written and oral skills.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

· Effective time management skills.

· Able to work under minimal supervision.

· Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

· Ability to accurately appraise situations and make decisions.

· Proficiency in the basic use of the computer and Microsoft office programs.

· Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, bend, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Exertion of physical strength to push, pull, move, and lift objects up to 25 pounds from one level to another at varying heights. Specific vision abilities required by this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be subject to some discomforts, such as extreme heat, cold, dust, odors, noise, and hazards, such as closeness to moving mechanical parts and exposure to powered machinery.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person