Assistant Supervisor - Warehouse (Nights)

Warehouse Assistant Supervisor (Nights) London Ontario

A Sustainable Forward Thinking Protein Company
Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company employing over 11500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots which trace back well over 100 years but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth we are committed to creating shared value creative business value through addressing some of the worlds most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system which provides nutritious affordable food operates within planetary limits cares for animals responsibly and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.

Our job is to make great food
Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful fast-paced and challenging. We cultivate an open non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Raise the Good in Food
We have united behind a shared purpose to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand replacing anything artificial with simple natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.

Our Leadership Values
Eight core values guide us in everything that we do.
Do Whats Right
Shared Value
High Performance
Diverse and Inclusive Teams
Disciplined Decision Making
Our Accountability
Intense Curiosity
Transparency and Humility

The Opportunity:
A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do: Reporting to the Sr. Warehouse Supervisor the Warehouse Assistant Supervisor leads the hourly team members within the finished goods warehouse to ensure workloads are completed accurately and in a timely manner to ensure on time departure of all shipments. You are responsible for driving efficiency on time departures employee safety and quality standards. You thrive in an environment that is fast paced and have a keen sense for continuous improvement. This position requires a high-level of communication and collaboration with other departments.

As the Warehouse Assistant Supervisor you will:
Support the coordination of finished goods activities within the London site including shipping receiving warehousing order picking cycle counts and shunting.
Executing SAP EWM transactions relating to receiving picking shipping order fill and warehouse tasks as required.
Working with the Order Processing team assign and monitor work within the department following receiving and shipping schedules. Assure coordinated workflow and elimination of ordinary difficulties.
Support Order Processing activities with the creation of pick sheets and picking labels for the warehouse.
Support the completion of outbound shipments generating outbound documentation and communication with carriers.
Support cycle count processes for maintaining accurate inventory within the finished goods warehouse and the proper rotation of dates based on customer allocation requirements.
Adhere to and assist in the enforcement of safe work practices following all safety regulations and guidelines. Report accidents to OHS Manager and assist with accident investigations.
Adhere to and assist in the enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices following all sanitation and process procedures and guidelines.
Provide support to the Supervisor team with leading an hourly workforce in a fair and equitable manner in accordance with company policies resolving employee issues through counselling sessions investigations or grievance meetings as needed.
Collaborate with cross functional teams such as FSQA Materials Human Resources and Production
Support the training of warehouse employees with processes health & safety and food safety policies
Administration duties such as payroll scheduling and shift reports.
Other project work as assigned by management.

What we have to offer you:
Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
Professional and career development opportunities supported by our commitment to talent development through our partnership with the Ivey School of Business.
Competitive Health and Wellness benefits
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Commitment to Learning courses resources and tools provided to all employees
Employee Assistance Program

What you will bring:
1-2 years of experience in a Shipping/Warehouse environment for manufacturing preferably in a food processing facility.
Post-secondary education
Able to work various shifts and extend working hours when required
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility
Comfortable with using Microsoft Office tools

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible