Shipping Supervisor

AGI - Ag Growth International; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AGI - Ag Growth International in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day shipping activities, lead staff, and ensure on-time, accurate product shipments. The role collaborates with Production, Customer Service, and Logistics to meet customer delivery needs while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings leadership, strong organizational skills, and experience in shipping or warehousing within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or logistics preferred.
• Leadership experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping activities based on production schedules.
• Provide day-to-day direction to shipping staff to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate preparation, staging, and loading of finished products.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and properly documented for customers.
• Collaborate with Production, Customer Service, Logistics to set shipping priorities.
• Monitor workload and adjust assignments to meet deadlines.
• Maintain an organized shipping and staging area.
• Assist with training and onboarding new shipping staff.
• Support safety and continuous improvement initiatives in shipping.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

ERP systems

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: Shipping Supervisor

Location: 450 Desautels Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 3E6

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for supporting and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the shipping function to ensure products are prepared, loaded, and shipped safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role provides daily direction to shipping employees, works closely with production and other departments, and helps maintain an organized, safe, and efficient shipping operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping activities and prioritize work based on production schedules, customer requirements, and shipment deadline.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to shipping employees to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate the preparation, staging, and loading of finished products for outbound shipments.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and properly prepared in accordance with shipping documentation and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Customer Service, Logistics, and other departments to coordinate shipping priorities and resolve issues.
• Monitor daily workload and adjust work assignments as required to meet shipping schedules.
• Ensure shipping documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Support inventory accuracy by ensuring materials and finished products are properly identified, stored, and moved within designated areas.
• Promote and reinforce safe work practices and ensure employees follow company safety procedures.
• Maintain an organized and efficient shipping and staging area.
• Identify and communicate shipping delays, material issues, or other concerns that may impact customer delivery requirements.
• Assist with training and onboarding new employees within the shipping department.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and shipping processes.
• Assist with investigating shipping errors and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, logistics, or a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and cross-functional teams.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with shipping, inventory, or ERP systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of safe material handling and shipping practices is an asset.
• Forklift experience or certification is considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support operational requirements as needed.

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:

We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.