Supervisor Production and Shipping

At Compass Minerals, our teams are made of hardworking miners, scientists and explorers who are guided by our compass. Careers at Compass Minerals are challenging, rewarding and make a difference. Our people are essential — to their families, their communities and our success. They're Compass to the Core.

Our employees are invested in the future of Compass Minerals, and together, we strive to be the best essential minerals company by delivering where and when it matters.

At Compass Minerals, we have the ability to do something essential. Through the responsible transformation of the earth's natural resources, we help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives. We embrace this responsibility with a passion for quality, consistency and reliability. What we do each and every day makes a real difference.

Job Description - Supervisor Production and Shipping (2500000B)

Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential!

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops, while supporting sustainable agriculture. Additionally, it is working to develop a next-generation, long-term fire-retardant business that offers more innovative and environmentally friendly products in the fight against wildfires. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with nearly 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K.

We are currently hiring a Supervisor Production & Shipping to join the team at our Goderich Evaporation facility in Goderich, ON.

Goderich Plant: Compass Minerals’ Goderich Plant has operated since 1867, after an unsuccessful search for oil uncovered a vast bed of rock salt under Goderich. Using mechanical evaporation, the plant produces high-purity, fine- and coarse-grained salt products in packages and in bulk for commercial, agricultural and industrial applications. The plant also packages rock salt from the mine that is used for deicing and water conditioning.

How will you contribute to the team?

This position, reporting to the Superintendent, is responsible for the day-to-day operations and supervision of the Warehousing and Packaging Department with occasional oversight of the plant production.

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Build strong relationships with team members and promote a culture of respect, open communication, and collaboration.
• Proactively identify and address potential hazards, conduct regular safety checks, and provide guidance to colleagues on safe work practices.
• Maintain and implement effective inventory control measures, oversee cycle counting processes, and ensure data integrity within the E1 system.
• Efficiently schedule shipments, manage relationships with truck drivers and logistics partners, and resolve any transportation issues that arise.
• Collaborate with the customer service team to address inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Handle customer orders, manage returns efficiently, and communicate order status effectively.
• Work closely with the Quality Coordinator to maintain high product standards, address quality concerns, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Support the warehouse and shipping team to achieve timely and accurate deliveries, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and customer requirements.
• Implement strategies to optimize bagging line performance, troubleshoot issues, and exceed production targets.
• Provide ongoing training and support on safety protocols, food safety standards, and environmental best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to improving plant processes fostering a positive labour relations environment.
• Provide backup and relief support for production planning and other operational functions, ensuring seamless operations during peak periods or unexpected absences.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications - What should you bring to the role?

Minimum Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma.
• Preferred post-secondary education in a related field.
• 5 years’ experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing setting.
• Previous supervisory experience in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

What will you like about us?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, paid sick and personal floating days.
• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.
• Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.
• Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

What is the work schedule?

• This position requires working a rotating schedule of day and night shifts, including some weekends, as determined by the supervision team.
• This position is expected to be on-call in the event of a plant emergency.
• If you do not live nearby, you will be required to relocate. A relocation package is available to those that qualify.

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com.