Supervisor, Distribution (Transportation) at Saputo in Georgetown, ON

Job description

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• Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking an enthusiastic, driven, Distribution Supervisor to join our team. As a member of the Distribution team, this position is responsible for analysing all aspects of the Distribution operations in an efficient and effective manner following of all established procedures and practices within the Department.

Responsibilities

• · Maintain current knowledge of aspects pertaining to regional operational systems including, but not limited to, Transport, DSD, and RDO operations.
• · Assist in establishing an annual operating plan and budget with respect to systems equipment, operating procedures, and efficiencies.
• · Monthly review of costs relative to budget; establish further action plans where necessary.
• · Maintain high standard of ‘housekeeping’ and ‘cleanliness’ with all equipment.
• · Ensure cost effective equipment inventory levels are maintained in accordance with Company policy and procedures.
• · Review and evaluate route productivity and undertake action to enhance efficiency and effectiveness as required.
• · Undertake proactive communication sessions with all departments and employees on a regular basis.
• · Leadership of personnel through proactive communications, employee involvement and participation, and individual feedback and appraisal.
• · Evaluate and improve efficiencies with the RDO network. Understand and apply Company policies and procedures in a firm, fair and consistent manner.
• · Build and foster positive relationships with RDO’s.
• · Review critical areas of the business affecting RDO’s on a daily basis.
• · Ensure that all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WCB, Food Safety and other Company regulations and procedures.
• · Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Maintain current knowledge of aspects pertaining to regional operational systems including, but not limited to, Transport, DSD, and RDO operations.
• Assist in establishing an annual operating plan and budget with respect to systems equipment, operating procedures, and efficiencies.
• Monthly review of costs relative to budget; establish further action plans where necessary.
• Maintain high standard of 'housekeeping' and 'cleanliness' with all equipment.
• Ensure cost effective equipment inventory levels are maintained in accordance with Company policy and procedures.
• Review and evaluate route productivity and undertake action to enhance efficiency and effectiveness as required.
• Undertake proactive communication sessions with all departments and employees on a regular basis.
• Leadership of personnel through proactive communications, employee involvement and participation, and individual feedback and appraisal.
• Evaluate and improve efficiencies with the RDO network. Understand and apply Company policies and procedures in a firm, fair and consistent manner.
• Build and foster positive relationships with RDO's.
• Review critical areas of the business affecting RDO's on a daily basis.
• Ensure that all work is performed safely while following OH&S, WCB, Food Safety and other Company regulations and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Required

• Budgeting and cost management
• Inventory management
• Route productivity analysis
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Relationship building

Benefits

• • Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• • Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• • Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• • Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• • Paid Parental Leave program
• • Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• • Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• • Training and development programs
• • Organized activities for employees and their families
• • Advantageous discounts on Saputo products
• Hourly Rate: Salary Range from $80,130 to 105,170 annually