Shipping Team Lead

The Shipping/Receivng Team Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Shift including Forklift, Palletizers and Stack Movers. Reporting to the Site Shipping Leader, you will support and improve Shipping operations by becoming the expert on all the shipping tasks at your site. As a working Team Lead, you will be required to jump in and work on a forklift, palletizer and as a stack mover as required in addition to leading the shift by example.

Pay Rate: $30.38/hr

Location: Etobicoke, ON.

Responsibilities:

• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All Wonderbrands policies, programs or procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide feedback for Team Members when required.
• Responsible for leading Shipping and Receiving Team Members
• Ensuring trailers are available and coordinates with dispatch
• Verifying entry into SAP/ELM is correct and ensures that all COA’s are being captured
• Manage all tray inventory and ensure that all inventory is completed properly
• Verify trailer shipments/paperwork prior to releasing
• Train all new team members in shipping and receiving, and hold them accountable
• Tracks daily KPIs and ensure they are met daily
• Ensure shipping housekeeping is happening on a regular basis
• Assists with trouble shooting on all shipping related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment) and coordinates with Maintenance
• Inspects material deliveries
• Ingredients refill being completed in a timely manor
• Ensures that all Lot #’s being captured
• Ensuring FIFO is being followed
• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members.
• Assist with shipping and receiving changeover.
• Ensuring Team Members are effectively following Job/Break rotation schedule.
• Provide accurate feedback on the performance of Team Members.

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in a shipping/manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
• Forklift experience is required
• Must be a demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with strong mathematical capabilities.
• Ability to manage difficult people and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible to support other shifts when business needs require additional Leadership.
• Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.H.S.A will be required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)