Shipping Manager Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

IntroductionWorking at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Reporting to the Distribution Center Manager, the Shipping Supervisor provides hands-on leadership to his/her shift in the shipping team to ensure that shipping guidelines are met safely and on time, in a fast-paced environment.

• Wonderbrands believes in local talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive compensation, health and dental benefits
• Pension plan with matching contributions
• Annual incentive program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster an environment of mutual respect and teamwork, while encouraging an open mind and developmental attitude among team members.
• Organize pre-shift meetings and provide feedback to team leaders, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead team leaders in addition to the expedition team, demonstrating natural mobilizing leadership and serving as a team convener.
• Ensure schedules are adhered to and deal with problems that may arise, applying structured methods and problem-solving skills.
• Coordinate schedules, products and manpower from different departments to ensure the smooth running of shipping in the plant, using technological skills to optimize processes.
• Verify that appropriate methods and procedures are used and that quality, safety and environmental standards are met, while managing conflicts and interpersonal relations as required.
• Lead, train and coach team leaders and other team members as required, applying inventory management techniques and ensuring proper management of mobile equipment.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times by applying company standards and regular inspections, with excellent OHS awareness.
• Assist in all testing of new equipment, methods and/or products, as well as troubleshooting processes and equipment, while being able to manage individual and team performance.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education an asset (operations management, business administration, engineering, etc.).
• 3-5 years' front-line leadership experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to manage unionized employees.
• Forklift license/certification an asset.
• Bright, self-motivated and clear on future career goals, with a developmental attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to learn quickly, ambitious and come up with innovative new ideas, while being structured in approach to work.
• Positive attitude and results-oriented mindset, with a natural ability to mobilize and bring team members together.
• A leader who interacts easily with others and is able to lead and motivate a team to meet the demands set by the schedule, while effectively managing relationships and performance.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, as well as simple mathematical abilities.
• Work well and support a team environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and applying relationship management methods.
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights and weekends as required, with a thorough knowledge of the physical loading dock environment.
• Bilingual.

What's the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands?

Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D'Italiano, Gadoua and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 12 bakery-manufacturing plants across Canada. 

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands group of companies, is creating an incredible opportunity for growth by focusing on innovative production capabilities, emphasizing leading-edge supply chain practices and investing deeply in the communities where we bake. We focus strongly on embracing entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start-up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.