Logistics Shift Supervisor - Nights

Hilton Food Group; Brantford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Foods Canada is seeking a Logistics Shift Supervisor – Nights to support the Operations Manager in ensuring safe, efficient and productive logistics operations on site in Canada.

The role leads, trains the warehouse and logistics team, manages shift resources, and deputizes for the Warehouse Team Manager during periods of absence.

This position requires travel to the UK for training and is offered as a permanent employment opportunity.

Job description

Logistics Shift Supervisor - Nights

Job Title: Logistics Shift Supervisor – Nights
Salary Range: CAD$64,800 – CAD$80,000
Working Type: On-Site

This role will include travel to the UK forTraining.

Purpose of the Role

The Logistics Shift Supervisor supports theOperations Manager in ensuring the safe, efficient and productive operation ofthe logistics department and deputizes in their absence.
The role leads, supports and trains thewarehouse and logistics team, ensuring operational targets are achieved,procedures are followed, and high standards of safety, hygiene and housekeepingare maintained.

Key Accountabilities

Shift Operations

• Coordinateday-to-day shift resources to meet incoming goods, outgoing goods andinternal operational requirements.
• Maintainoversight of the shift at all times, including when directly supportingloading, unloading or other warehouse activities.
• Allocate work andcoordinate employee breaks to maintain operational coverage andproductivity.
• Identify andaddress operational issues, including warehouse space constraints and discrepanciesbetween deliveries and delivery documentation.
• Providesupervisory support to additional units or external storage locationsduring peak periods.
• Deputize for theWarehouse Team Manager during periods of absence and annual leave.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and supportwarehouse and logistics operatives, communicating priorities andexpectations clearly.
• Monitor employeeproductivity and provide timely, constructive feedback and coaching.
• Coordinatetraining and development to support legal compliance, safe workingpractices and operational continuity.
• Ensure employeesunderstand and follow company procedures and use the required personalprotective equipment (PPE).

Standards and ContinuousImprovement

• Maintain companystandards for hygiene, housekeeping and warehouse organization.
• Ensure thedepartment remains audit-ready through consistent adherence to proceduresand accurate documentation.
• Identifyineffective processes and recommend practical improvements.
• Constructivelychallenge existing practices and work with relevant departments to improveoperational performance.

Performance Measures

• DOT performance.
• Achievement ofagreed operational key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Intakeperformance.

Key Operational Challenges

• Managing time andcompeting shift priorities.
• Maximizingavailable warehouse space.
• Communicatingeffectively across all levels of the business.
• Resolvingdiscrepancies in deliveries and delivery documentation.
• Maintainingday-to-day audit readiness

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Understand andcomply with the company’s Health and Safety Policy, relevant legislationand site safety rules.
• Work safely andensure that personal actions or omissions do not endanger yourself orothers.
• Use appropriateprotective clothing, safety equipment and safety devices as required.
• Report allaccidents, injuries and near misses immediately.
• Followinstructions issued by those responsible for health and safety.
• Maintain a clean,tidy and safe working environment.
• Report hazards, non-conformancesand substandard conditions promptly, and recommend improvements to theappropriate manager or safety representative.

Key Working Relationships

• Production.
• Planning.
• Procurement andSupply Chain.
• LogisticsAdministration Team.
• Intake QualityTeam.

Decision-Making and Authority

• Coordinate dailywork allocation and employee breaks within agreed shift requirements.
• Identify poor orineffective processes and recommend corrective action.
• Constructivelychallenge internal processes and engage relevant departments to resolveissues.
• Escalate mattersoutside the role’s authority to the Team Manager.

HiltonFoods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion andare committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At HiltonFoods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people withdisabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates takingpart in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodationduring the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. Allrequests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled ina confidential manner at all times.

Permanent Employee

HF Canada