Packaging and Warehouse Supervisor

Function

• Responsible for packaging and warehouse operations
• Responsible for training of subordinates, safety and regulatory requirements within areas of responsibility
• Responsible for directing and supporting packaging, bulk receiving and warehouse staff
• Service to internal customers (Product groups, trucking, branch outlets), including general inventory storage, plant security, rail/yard operations and tool and equipment control
• Manage Inventory (inbound) for select customers

Site Operations Management

• Support the development and implement of production, bulk receiving & shipping procedures and processes
• Daily management of Putnam packaging and warehouse operations re: organizing product flow both in/out of terminal
• Supporting the team for hands on support as required
• Support Operations Manager with hiring, dismissing or discipline of employees reporting to this position
• Inform / Report repairs and maintenance as required within the guidelines set out by the Company operating budget
• Daily Shift Reports – Updating Admin and Associates
• Establish goals and standards of performance of each subordinate
• Direct the movement of inventory/product between facilities as required by capacity constraints, inventory levels and/or customer requirements
• Ensure professional service of contracts
• Monitors inventory control system Support cycle counts as requested and annual year end count
• Approve hours and schedule time off within our Payworks system
• Manage a portion of the railcars inbound and realising system / structure

Financial Responsibility

• Communicate required purchases, confirm packing slips for purchased consumables
• Monitor and communicate expected run rates with your subordinates, encouraging the importance of achieving the expected run rates

Company Knowledge and Mutual Support

• Become knowledgeable about all Sylvite divisions and the products and services they provide to customers
• Documentation of all processes and tasks for which a function is responsible
• Demonstrate a high degree of service to and collaboration with other business units
• Provide support to other department members maintaining a sense of team
• Provide positive feedback to others when possible; coach others for success
• Recommend opportunities for improvement of processes and systems as a result of the function performed or based on observations
• Recommend opportunities for reducing costs

Key Personal Attributes Required

• Ability to lead and direct others; ability to foster a teamwork environment and to direct progressive discipline actions when necessary
• Ability to motivate, coach and mentor staff; manage change; mediate and resolve conflict
• Communication Skills; Developing relationships and partnerships, Presentation Skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Superior Negotiation Skills
• Equipment training and experience, Fork-Truck, Loader, Skid Steer, Front end Loader and Trackmobile

Education, Experience and/or Training Requirements

• 3+ years in Management Position
• 2+ years in Agriculture or related industry
• Knowledge in all Office Software, particularly Excel

Working Conditions

Physical Effort – Some lifting, carrying and general labour

Physical Environment – Some exposure to chemicals, dust and outdoor work