Shipping Team Lead

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Canada; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Wonderbrands in Etobicoke, ON is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Team Lead to manage shift operations, operate a forklift and palletizer, and uphold GMP and food safety standards.

You will lead a small team, perform pre-shift huddles, coordinate with dispatch, ensure accurate SAP/ELM entries and COA capture, and drive KPIs.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work across shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in shipping/manufacturing (food/bakery desirable).
• Forklift experience is required.
• Proven leadership with ability to motivate a team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shipping and Receiving Team and manage the shift.
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide feedback.
• Coordinate trailers with dispatch and ensure availability.
• Verify SAP/ELM entries and COA capture.
• Train new team members and ensure safety compliance.
• Track daily KPIs and maintain housekeeping.
• Troubleshoot shipping equipment and coordinate with Maintenance.
• Inspect material deliveries and ensure FIFO.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Communication

Math skills

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

ELM

Job description

Introduction

Working 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

The Shipping/Receiving Team Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Shift including Forklift, Palletizers and Stack Movers. Reporting to the Site Shipping Leader, you will support and improve Shipping operations by becoming the expert on all the shipping tasks at your site. As a working Team Lead, you will be required to jump in and work on a forklift, palletizer and as a stack mover as required in addition to leading the shift by example.

Pay Rate:$30.38/hr.

Location: Etobicoke, ON.

Responsibilities

• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All Wonderbrands policies, programs or procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide feedback for Team Members when required.
• Responsible for leading Shipping and Receiving Team Members.
• Ensuring trailers are available and coordinates with dispatch.
• Verifying entry into SAP/ELM is correct and ensures that all COA’s are being captured.
• Manage all tray inventory and ensure that all inventory is completed properly.
• Verify trailer shipments/paperwork prior to releasing.
• Train all new team members in shipping and receiving, and hold them accountable.
• Tracks daily KPIs and ensure they are met daily.
• Ensure shipping housekeeping is happening on a regular basis.
• Assists with troubleshooting on all shipping-related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment) and coordinates with Maintenance.
• Inspects material deliveries.
• Ingredients refill being completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all Lot #’s being captured.
• Ensuring FIFO is being followed.
• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members.
• Assist with shipping and receiving changeover.
• Ensuring Team Members are effectively following Job/Break rotation schedule.
• Provide accurate feedback on the performance of Team Members.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a shipping/manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable).
• Forklift experience is required.
• Must be a demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with strong mathematical capabilities.
• Ability to manage difficult people and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible to support other shifts when business needs require additional Leadership.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP & O.H.S.A will be required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).