Warehouse Operations Supervisor, 2nd Shift (evenings)

High Liner Foods; Garden Lots; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, dental & vision coverage

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Supplemental Parental Leaves

Disability Support

Volunteer hours

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

Job summary

High Liner Foods is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for the 2nd shift (evenings) in Nova Scotia. The role reports to the Warehouse Operations Manager and focuses on organizing, supervising, and deploying staff for shipping/receiving and production support.

You will work with the production superintendent and line coaches to optimize GMP-compliant workflows and meet performance targets. The position emphasizes safe operations, efficient scheduling, and inventory integrity, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Post secondary education is an asset.
• 3-5 years of warehouse coaching experience is an asset
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Computer systems: JD Edwards &/or Enterprise 1, WMS (Korber), TMS (E2Open)
• Familiarity with an Advanced Warehouse Management System is an asset
• Ability to establish & meet productivity targets and report on results
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Flexible shift hours as operational needs require.
• Willingness to learn and operate mobile lift equipment

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate safe efficient delivery of materials to the production floor using Highliners WMS.
• Co-ordinate off loading of inbound shipments when required
• Coaching, training, time management for dry storage evening shift hourly reports
• Set expectations and maintain processes that meet performance targets and GMP requirements.
• Ensure the daily/weekly warehouse schedule meets customer needs and is cost effective.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe keeping of inventory by establishing & monitoring shop floor processes that minimize product damage, ensures the warehouse meets inspection and audit standards.
• Play a key role in the delivery of required ingredients that fall outside of Highliner SOP’s
• Investigate and put corrective actions in place on issues related to inventory variances
• Ensure that proper food security practices are being followed.
• Carry out a monthly safety inspection of the Dry storage warehouse
• Ensure safe working conditions and safe work practices are being followed by employees.
• Ensure HLF policy and procedures are being followed
• Support company strategic goals by directing the crew and implementing changes and improvements.
• Work in alignment with the Warehouse operations manager to develop, deploy and sustain a safe efficient working environment. And play a key role in shift changeover communication.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Education

Post secondary education

Tools

JD Edwards / EnterpriseOne

WMS Korber

TMS E2Open

Job description

Job Details

Locations

Showing 1 location Lunenburg Operations Lunenburg, NS B0J2C0, CAN

• On-site
• Supply Chain - CA
• Full-Time

Description

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for the effective organization, supervision and deployment of skilled employees as well as co-ordinate processes related to shipping/receiving and operational production support. This individual will work closely with our production superintendent and line coaches to streamline production transactions and satisfy all GMP requirements.

This position is for the 2nd shift (evenings)

Essential Duties and responsibilities

• Co-ordinate safe efficient delivery of materials to the production floor using Highliners WMS. (Warehouse management system).
• Co-ordinate off loading of inbound shipments when required
• Coaching, training, time management for dry storage evening shift hourly reports
• Set expectations and maintain processes that meet performance targets and GMP requirements. This will include close collaboration with evening shift superintendent, production line coaches, and warehouse Leads
• Ensure the daily/weekly warehouse schedule meets customer needs and is cost effective.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe keeping of inventory by establishing & monitoring shop floor processes that minimize product damage, ensures the warehouse meets inspection and audit standards.
• Play a key role in the delivery of required ingredients that fall outside of Highliner SOP’s
• Investigate and put corrective actions in place on issues related to inventory variances
• Ensure that proper food security practices are being followed.
• Carry out a monthly safety inspection of the Dry storage warehouse
• Ensure safe working conditions and safe work practices are being followed by employees.
• Ensure HLF policy and procedures are being followed
• Support company strategic goals by directing the crew and implementing changes and improvements.
• Work in alignment with the Warehouse operations managerto develop, deploy and sustain a safe efficient working environment. And play a key role in shift changeover communication.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education is an asset.
• 3-5 years of warehouse coaching experience is an asset
• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Computer systems: JD Edwards & or Enterprise 1, WMS (Korber), TMS (E2Open)
• Familiarity with an Advanced Warehouse Management System is an assetAbility to establish & meet productivity targets and report on results
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Flexible shift hours as operational needs require.
• Willingness to learn and operate mobile lift equipment

Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

• Competitive Salary
• Heath, dental & vision coverage
• Pay for performance incentives
• Employee & Family assistance programs
• Wellness Programs
• Retirement Planning
• Supplemental Parental Leaves
• Disability Support
• Volunteer hours
• Learning and mentorship opportunities
• Safety focused work environment

About High Liner Foods

Founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, High Liner Foods has grown from a small salt fish company into a leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. Our trusted brands — including High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel, Sea Cuisine, C.Wirthy & Co, Mrs. Paul’s, Van de Kamp’s, and Icelandic Seafood — are enjoyed by families, restaurants, and institutions across Canada and the United States.

Guided by our purpose of Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life, we combine over a century of expertise with innovation, consumer insight, and responsible practices to deliver high-quality seafood people can trust.

At High Liner Foods, we are a people-first organization. We invest in our employees through development opportunities, collaborative teamwork, and a culture where safety, well-being, and growth are priorities. Whether in our offices, plants, or distribution teams, our people work together to deliver excellence and drive the future of seafood.

Our Values

Serve with Purpose – We put our customers and consumers at the heart of everything we do, creating quality products that help to nourish lives and foster connections that go beyond the plate.

Do the Right Thing – We lead with integrity, act responsibly, and make choices that support our people, our partners, and our planet..

Innovate & Reimagine – We challenge the norm, embrace fresh ideas, and turn innovation into impact.

All Hands on Deck – Powered by people and driven by purpose, we lead with courage, hold one another accountable, and celebrate as a team

Ready to make waves with us? Join High Liner Foods and help shape the future of seafood.

To learn more please visit our Career / LinkedIn / Indeed page

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Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, and feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to operate a motor vehicle to travel to off-site meetings. The employee must have sufficient visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and digital camera, as well as other office and position equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate with clients, coworkers, employees and vendors.

Plant Environment:

The plant work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil, electricity. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold (-5 degrees F), heat (80 degrees F), rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors.

Allergens found inside the plant include fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut.