At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead shipping operations and coordinate production teams for timely deliveries.
- Company: Join Canfor, a leader in the sawmill industry with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic role while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Grade 12 education, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 57150 - 69850 $ per year.
A natural leader, you work effectively with others and thrive as a management team member in a work environment.
You plan prudently for the future, keep things organized and communicate with credibility and confidence.
You easily adapt to new situations, are analytical by nature and adhere closely to organizational policies and procedures.
As the Shipping Supervisor, you will be responsible for the coordination of timely and accurate shipment of all railcar and truck orders.
You will also be supervising and coordinating all related production employees and equipment related to shipping.
As a member of Canfor's management team, you will work with all employees to ensure compliance in safety, environment and company policies.
You will also determine and meet daily/weekly shipping requirements while achieving target inventories.
You’re looking for somewhere you can establish and grow your career.
A day in the life of a Shipping Supervisor includes
- Assist with forecasting planer production in accordance with Supply Chain directives
- Coordinate kiln-loading and planer-in requirements with sawmill production, in order to attain forecasted planer-out production
- Setting up and monitoring kiln schedules to ensure a high value is maintained through the drying process
- Supervision and coordination of all related production employees and equipment related to shipping and kilns
- Determine & meet daily/weekly shipping requirements while achieving target inventories
- Ensure that established safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement KPI's are met or exceeded on a consistent basis
- Work with all personnel to ensure compliance in safety, environment, company policies, and Work Safe BC safety regulations
- Foster a culture of knowledge sharing with other personnel
For this role you'll come equipped with
- Minimum Grade 12 education with preference given to candidates with relevant post-secondary education
- Supervisory experience in the sawmill industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to learn new programs
- Strong written and oral communications
- Ability to thrive as a management team member in a unionized work environment
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with the flexibility to effectively respond to continually changing internal and external business conditions
- TDG and WHMIS training would be an asset
- Demonstrated safe work behaviour
- Analytical thinker
- Easily adapt to new situations
- Can build cooperative and trusting working relationships
- Work with limited supervision
- Highly organized, self-motivated
- Basic knowledge of mobile equipment would be an asset
- Strong attention to detail
We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge.
Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.
We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews.
Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.
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Shipping Supervisor in Grande Prairie employer: Canfor-
Canfor is an exceptional employer located in the beautiful Cranbrook, BC, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Canfor provides ample opportunities for professional development and advancement within the forestry sector. The company fosters a culture of safety and collaboration, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to sustainable forest management practices.
