Supervisor, Distribution

Saputo, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Products Canada is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to oversee and optimize distribution, transportation, and warehousing operations in Edmonton. Reporting to the distribution leadership team, you will drive service excellence, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while ensuring compliance and safety.

The role requires strong analytical capability, leadership, and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution, transportation, or logistics operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of fleet management, transportation regulations, and company policies.
• Proficient in Excel and other business software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize distribution operations, including transportation and warehousing.
• Analyze performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain monitoring systems, metrics, and reporting tools.
• Drive data-driven decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements; promote safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.

Skills

Distribution operations

Logistics

Leadership

Fleet management

Transportation regulations

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Business systems

Job description

## Supervisor, DistributionApply: On-Site: Edmonton, AB: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 22, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR67647At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?**Saputo Dairy Products Canada** is seeking an enthusiastic, results-oriented **Distribution Supervisor** to join our team. Reporting to the Distribution leadership team, this role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing distribution and logistics operations to ensure service excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will analyze key aspects of transportation, warehousing, and distribution performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions that enhance productivity, reliability, and cost efficiency. This position will also be responsible for developing and maintaining operational monitoring systems, performance metrics, and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the Distribution Supervisor will help drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and promote a safe, efficient, and customer-focused distribution network.## **Qualifications****You are a great fit for this role if you possess:*** Experience in distribution, transportation, or logistics operations, preferably within the food and beverage industry.* Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a fast-paced operational environment.* A solid understanding of distribution operations, fleet management, transportation regulations, and company policies and procedures.* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other business systems.* Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with a high attention to detail.* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels of the organization.* Sound decision-making skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.* A self-motivated, results-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.* Willingness and ability to travel within Alberta as required.* A demonstrated record of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and dependability.* Strong leadership capabilities, including coaching, team development, and driving operational excellence.* An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, challenge the status quo, and implement innovative solutions. The successful candidate will be a proactive and creative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They will demonstrate the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution, effectively manage multiple priorities, and inspire teams to achieve operational and service excellence.**Salary Range:** **$80,130 – $105,170 annually**Salary will be determined based on relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, and training.All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, “Saputo”) on Saputo's web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. 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