Job Description

Job Description

Position: Shipping/Receiving Supervisor

Location: Greater Barrie Area – On-site 100%

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: $25 to $30 per hour plus benefits

Our client in the Building Materials industry is seeking an experienced Shipping/Receiving Supervisor to lead their shipping, and material handling operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is responsible for overseeing logistics execution, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, managing a small team, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer delivery timelines. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic oversight and hands-on operational expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage daily shipping, and packaging operations to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely outbound and inbound logistics.

- Coordinate with internal departments including Production, Quality Assurance, and Logistics, to align shipping activities with overall production and delivery schedules.

- Ensure all customer orders are shipped with proper documentation, QA approvals, and in accordance with established standards and regulatory compliance.

- Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory levels and proactively coordinate shunting or storage requirements as needed.

- Supervise the loading of bulk tankers and packaged product shipments, maintaining high safety and quality standards.

- Lead and develop a team of shipping staff by providing training, scheduling, and performance feedback; ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.

- Maintain up-to-date and accurate shipping records, including weight verification, labeling, shipment logs, and any required compliance documentation.

- Monitor equipment (e.g., forklifts, baggers, stretch wrappers) for readiness and safety compliance; coordinate maintenance needs where necessary.

- Uphold a clean, organized, and safe work environment by ensuring proper housekeeping and adherence to all workplace health and safety protocols.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in the shipping process and proposing or implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain, operations, or a related field is an asset.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a shipping/receiving or logistics role, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

- Strong working knowledge of warehouse equipment operation and safety standards; valid forklift certification is an asset.

- Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

- Proficient in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and comfortable using inventory and shipping management systems.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Please send your resume in Word format to Michele Knezaurek at michele.knezaurek@quantum.ca.

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