Shipping Supervisor- Bilingual at Westlake

Laval, Quebec, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, PlasticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bilingual capabilities (implied by job title)
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Experience in warehouse operations, distribution, and logistics
  • Ability to select, orient, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employees
  • Knowledge of inventory management (receiving, storing, shipping)
  • Understanding of safety standards and pro-safe work environment practices
  • Proficiency in computer systems for recording data

Responsibilities

  • Implement distribution and logistics programs to high efficiency, reducing costs and improving customer service
  • Maintain inventory by receiving, storing, and shipping product; secure warehouse
  • Supervise staff, providing clear direction, goals, training, and accountability
  • Support the Warehouse Superintendent
  • Pick and pack orders timely; review work at end of day to ensure completion
  • Receive and count stock items and record data in computer
  • Set tone and expectations for daily activities using leadership skills and shift group leaders
  • Work closely with customer service to align resources to demand
  • Accomplish warehouse human resource objectives: selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, disciplining employees; communicating expectations; monitoring, appraising performance; recommending compensation; adhering to policies
  • Meet operational standards by contributing to strategic plans, implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying improvements
  • Ensure highest safety standards, addressing and improving safety processes and behaviors
  • Move inventory by scheduling materials to/from warehouse; coordinate transfers with departments
  • Order (incomplete in description, but implied as part of duties)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Shipping OperationsWarehouse SupervisionInventory ManagementTeam LeadershipBilingual English/Spanish

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Westlake Pipe & Fittings offer?

Benefits start on Day 1 and include a structured retirement savings plan with company matching, quarterly bonus programs, annual incentive bonus, fitness reimbursement up to 50%, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, vacation, scholarship program, training & development, and community relations support.

Is this a full-time position, and what is the employment type?

This is a full-time permanent position.

What are the main responsibilities of the Shipping Supervisor?

Responsibilities include implementing distribution and logistics programs efficiently, maintaining inventory by receiving, storing, and shipping product, securing the warehouse, supervising staff, maintaining a safe work environment, picking and packing orders timely, receiving and counting stock, and recording data.

What is the company culture like at Westlake Pipe & Fittings?

The company fosters a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers associates through individual achievement and teamwork, with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, professional development, personal growth, and advancement opportunities.

What makes a strong candidate for the Shipping Supervisor role?

Strong candidates understand the importance of a pro-safe work environment, have experience in distribution and logistics, warehouse operations, staff supervision, and a commitment to efficiency, safety, and customer service.

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