Shipping Supervisor

Take advantage of this Limited opportunity to join the World’s premier timber, land and forest products company!

Weyerhaeuser's (Engineered Lumber Products) Timberstrand manufacturing Plant, located on beautiful Lake of the Woods in Kenora, Ontario, is currently seeking a permanent Shipping Supervisor. Our plant manufactures the high strength engineered wood product Timberstrand in a 24/7 operations, non-union, manufacturing environment. We believe that the key to our success lies within our Associates, and we value the diversity of people and ideas. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Responsibilities:

• Safely improving throughput and reliability
• Promotes and demonstrates a strong focus on safety at all times.
• Maintain a courteous and professional approach with all drivers, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate shipping department personnel.
• Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards for area of responsibility.
• Interact with sales and logistics to coordinate shipments and deliveries.
• Process paperwork accurately and procedurally correct for outgoing shipments.
• Oversee loading and unloading of trucks and centerbeam.
• Maintain equipment, warehouse inventory, packaging, and shipping supplies.
• SJI/OJI development/review/approval in their specific area
• Area Housekeeping & Participation in Housekeeping Audits
• Equipment Reliability (Area function and process for proficiency)
• Work Orders/PM’s/Backlog Management– Work with Maintenance to set the priorities of their specific area
• Projects & System Development
• Set area goals and expectations and drive accountability.
• Continuous Improvement Plan and execution (Area function and enhanced productivity)
• Management of Change, Initiate/Consensus on change/s
• CIF’s- Investigate Root Cause
• RCA Investigations- Lead investigations/Manages Action Items
• Safety Investigations- Own, and ensure completion
• Efficiency – Downtime Analysis & Reporting
• Training – develops requirements/evaluates proficiency “Pay for Contributions” for associates in their area.
• Attend/participate in Team Lead Meetings and Production Meetings
• Interact with Logistics team, truck carriers and CP rail to ensure shipping results are being met
• Interfaces with the Leadership Team to ensure overall unit effectiveness.
• Provide production team shift coverage as required

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 plus years of experience in logistics required
• Engineer lumber experience an asset
• Must have a strong commitment to safety and quality programs.
• Must have a track record of consistently demonstrating leadership skills as well as positive influence and accomplishments in safety, quality, productivity, change management, and people development
• Previous supervisory experience in a progressive team environment would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and conduct all transactions in an ethical manner.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience with SAP.
• Commitment to a diverse work environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, initiatives, and willingness to take on challenges with minimal supervision.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Must be pro-active in process improvements and have excellent follow-through in meeting commitments.
• Results oriented with a proven track-record of responsiveness and meeting deadlines
• Critical thinker, enthusiastic and positive approach towards employees and work.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $88,500- $128,500 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team as a nonunion employee, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Nonunion Canadian employees are automatically enrolled in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan, which includes a paid company match up to 6%, in addition to a company contribution equaling up to 7.25% of your base salary. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP).

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.