Shipping Supervisor

Canfor-; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead the timely and accurate shipment of railcar and truck orders within a sawmill environment. You will supervise shipping-related production and ensure safety, quality, and policy compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet daily and weekly targets.

As a member of Canfor's management team, you will optimize kiln scheduling, forecast production in line with supply chain directives, and foster a culture of safety and efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education; post-secondary preferred.
• Supervisory experience in the sawmill industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn new programs.
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Ability to thrive as a management team member in a unionized environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; adaptability to change.
• TDG and WHMIS training would be an asset.
• Demonstrated safe work behaviour.
• Analytical thinker; easily adapt to new situations.
• Ability to build cooperative working relationships.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Highly organized, self-motivated.
• Basic knowledge of mobile equipment would be an asset.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Forecast planer production in accordance with Supply Chain directives.
• Coordinate kiln-loading and planer-in requirements with sawmill production.
• Set up and monitor kiln schedules to maintain high value through drying.
• Supervision and coordination of all related production employees and equipment.
• Determine & meet daily/weekly shipping requirements while achieving target inventories.
• Ensure safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement KPIs are met.
• Work with all personnel to ensure compliance in safety, environment, and company policies.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing with other personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 education

Post-secondary preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A natural leader, you work effectively with others and thrive as a management team member in a work environment. You plan prudently for the future, keep things organized and communicate with credibility and confidence. You easily adapt to new situations, are analytical by nature and adhere closely to organizational policies and procedures.

As the Shipping Supervisor, you will be responsible for the coordination of timely and accurate shipment of all railcar and truck orders. You will also be supervising and coordinating all related production employees and equipment related to shipping. As a member of Canfor's management team, you will work with all employees to ensure compliance in safety, environment and company policies. You will also determine and meet daily/weekly shipping requirements while achieving target inventories. You’re looking for somewhere you can establish and grow your career.

A day in the life of a Shipping Supervisor includes:

• Assist with forecasting planer production in accordance with Supply Chain directives


• Coordinate kiln-loading and planer-in requirements with sawmill production, in order to attain forecasted planer-out production


• Setting up and monitoring kiln schedules to ensure a high value is maintained through the drying process


• Supervision and coordination of all related production employees and equipment related to shipping and kilns


• Determine & meet daily/weekly shipping requirements while achieving target inventories


• Ensure that established safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement KPI's are met or exceeded on a consistent basis


• Work with all personnel to ensure compliance in safety, environment, company policies, and WorkSafe BC safety regulations


• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing with other personnel

For this role you'll come equipped with:

• Minimum Grade 12 education with preference given to candidates with relevant post-secondary education


• Supervisory experience in the sawmill industry


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to learn new programs


• Strong written and oral communications


• Ability to thrive as a management team member in a unionized work environment


• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with the flexibility to effectively respond to continually changing internal and external business conditions


• TDG and WHMIS training would be an asset


• Demonstrated safe work behaviour


• Analytical thinker


• Easily adapt to new situations


• Can build cooperative and trusting working relationships


• Work with limited supervision


• Highly organized, self-motivated


• Basic knowledge of mobile equipment would be an asset


• Strong attention to detail

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.