Warehouse Supervisor

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods operates a Saskatoon-area warehouse seeking an experienced supervisor to lead hourly unionized staff in shipping, receiving, and warehousing activities. You will ensure on-time order fulfillment, adherence to HACCP/CFIA standards, and effective collaboration with carriers and management.

The role emphasizes safety training, performance coaching, and strict compliance with collective agreements.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized warehouse environment.
• 5 to 7 years experience in a diverse, unionized warehouse environment.
• College Diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead under a collective agreement.
• Experience with CFIA/HACCP regulations preferred.
• ERP/SAP Warehouse Management knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipping, receiving and warehousing of product to meet customer orders on time.
• Provide operational performance and delivery information to leadership on a rotating basis.
• Manage hourly unionized workforce with safety, training, and performance management.
• Oversee carrier issue resolution for loading/unloading of trailers.
• Interview candidates with Human Resources to strengthen the workforce.
• Ensure staff training on health and safety policies and duties.

Skills

Unionized supervision

Leadership

ERP/SAP WM knowledge

Warehouse operations

Education

College Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP WM

Job description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Distribution Lead Supervisor and managing a complement of hourly employees in conjunction with other supervisors or individually as operations warrant, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the shipping, receiving, and warehousing of product in accordance with company and HACCP / CFIA standards and requirements in a timely, efficient and effective manner to meet customer demand.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Coordinate the shipping, receiving, warehousing of product, order picking and cycle counts with other supervisors, office staff and management to ensure all customer orders are shipped on time in accordance with customer specifications;
• As assigned on a rotating basis between supervisors, provide required operational performance and delivery information to the Distribution Lead Supervisor and Distribution Warehouse Manager
• Manage an hourly workforce of unionized employees in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with company policies, procedures and the collective agreement to deliver operational and work environment objectives including communications, safety, training, performance management, work assignment, attendance management, competency assessment, coaching, and discipline;
• Manage all issues with carriers to ensure the efficient unloading and loading of trailers;
• Ensure adequate workforce resources are available for operational delivery and proposed additions/reductions to the Distribution Lead Supervisor to acquire / reduce resources accordingly;
• Interview prospective candidates in conjunction with Human Resources to acquire the required talent to strengthen the warehouse workforce;
• Coach, discipline and terminate, where required, those employees who do not meet company performance expectations or who chose to disregard company policy and HACCP/CFIA requirements for the proper handling of product, informing the Distribution Lead Supervisor and Human Resources when such actions are proposed;
• Ensure all warehouse employees reporting to the Supervisor are properly trained in health & safety policy / procedures and the duties and responsibilities of their current role;
• Record employee hours worked into the payroll system to ensure timely wage payment to employees for hours worked;
• Manage all employee issues and grievances in accordance with company policy and the collective agreement in conjunction with Human Resources and management;
• Other work as assigned by management.
• MWDC Shifts run multiple shifts 7 days a week, including evening, overnight and weekend shifts. Successful candidates are required to have flexibility in working hours.

Position Outcomes:

• Shipping of customer orders in a timely manner in accordance with customer specifications and expectations
• Optimal and accurate order picking to ensure the timely loading of customer orders
• Organized management of shift operations
• Productive and engaged workforce that is properly informed of shift objectives, changes in the organization and employee events
• Orchestrated collaboration of operational activities between shifts to ensure warehouse operations are performed in the most optimal manner possible.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a unionized warehouse environment;
• 5 to 7 years experience in a diverse, unionized warehouse environment;
• College Diploma or equivalent education preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse operations;
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, preferably in an unionized environment;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage under a collective agreement;
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Saskatchewan Labour Laws and Regulations;
• Overtime may be required to finish off required duties.
• Applicant must have ability to work during a operational hours (days, afternoon, night and weekend shifts) as scheduled by management.
• Experience working handling food and perishable products preferred
• Working knowledge of CFIA regulations and standard HACCP practices preferred
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and SAP Warehouse Management knowledge preferred;
• Proficient in MS Office

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail] .