Supervisor, Shipping, AM

Sofina Foods Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Canada is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee loading and unloading, maintain records, complete invoices and arrange transportation across Calgary and Edmonton facilities. The role includes coordinating inbound and export loads and supervising shipping staff to ensure accuracy and quality.

The position may require shift work and a 6:00am–3:00pm schedule. You will foster a safe, organized dock and warehouse environment and collaborate with operations to meet customer deadlines

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education; a post‑secondary diploma.
• At least 3 years of shipping experience, preferably within the food industry or a distribution center environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience mandatory.
• Strong working knowledge of shipping operations and processes.
• Forklift experience and/or a valid forklift license is considered an asset.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with CSB, TMS, Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to accurately and efficiently perform duties to prepare quality poultry products for delivery to our customers.
• Accountable to accurately maintain shipping records.
• Accountable for the effective supervision and training of shipping staff; ensuring all tasks are completed to specification.
• Accountable to ensure a safe working environment for employees, customers and visitors, and the maintenance of all mobile equipment (power jacks, forklifts, and transport units).
• Accountable to maintain warehouse operational standards.
• Implementing production, productivity, quality and customer service standards.
• Able to perform discipline as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping operations

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Post-secondary diploma

Tools

CSB

TMS

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Shipping Supervisor is responsible for loading and unloading product into and from trucks, records maintenance (rotations, time keeping, and quality), completing invoices and arranging transportation. Position organizes and warehouses freezers, coolers and the shipping dock area and is accountable for the supervision and training of shipping staff. Accountable for managing inbound loads from sister plants and vendors, including export loads for the Calgary, Edmonton South and Edmonton North facilities. Position may work shift work, when required. Maintain a clean and organized workplace for safety and quality.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Shipping Supervisor is responsible for loading and unloading product into and from trucks, records maintenance (rotations, time keeping, and quality), completing invoices and arranging transportation. Position organizes and warehouses freezers, coolers and the shipping dock area and is accountable for the supervision and training of shipping staff. Accountable for managing inbound loads from sister plants and vendors, including export loads for the Calgary, Edmonton South and Edmonton North facilities. Position may work shift work, when required. Maintain a clean and organized workplace for safety and quality.

Work Schedule:

6:00am – 3:00pm (Mon to Fri)

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable to accurately and efficiently perform duties to prepare quality poultry products for delivery to our customers;
• Accountable to accurately maintain shipping records;
• Accountable for the effective supervision and training of shipping staff; ensuring all tasks are completed to specification;
• Accountable to ensure a safe working environment for employees, customers and visitors, and the maintenance all mobile equipment (power jacks, forklifts, and transport units);
• Accountable to maintain warehouse operational standards;
• Implementing production, productivity, quality and customer service standards;
• Able to perform discipline as required;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 education; a post‑secondary diploma;
• Min 3 years of shipping experience, preferably within the food industry or a Distribution Center environment;
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience mandatory;
• Strong working knowledge of shipping operations and processes;
• Forklift experience and/or a valid forklift license is considered an asset;
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with (CSB, TMS, Outlook, Excel, Word);
• Ability to communicate effective in English both verbally, and in writing.