Distribution Supervisor

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Distribution Manager, this position is an active participant in the Saskatchewan/Manitoba/NWO distribution team and will provide confidential support for the team and be responsible for a range of duties.

Salary

$76,265 to $100,100

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Responsible for analyzing and supervising all aspects of the distribution operations in an efficient and effective manner.
• Responsible to ensure improvements in procedures and practices within the department.
• Achieve the Distribution & Logistics mandate; the continued pursuit of reducing the cost to land all ordered product, at the Customers F.O.B. point, on time, every time.
• Maintain current knowledge of operational systems including, but not limited to, Transport, DSD and Contracted Distributor Operations.
• Assist in establishing an annual operating budget for the Distribution department.
• Effective management of company assets.
• Establish and perform an annual route audit & ride along schedule with all routes within your responsibility.
• Establish and perform an annual business review schedule with all Contracted Distributors within your responsibility.
• Participate in the contract renewal process with your Contracted Distributors.
• Undertake proactive communication sessions with all departments on a regular basis.
• Leadership of personnel through proactive communications, participation and individual feedback and appraisal.
• Understand and apply company policies and procedures in a firm, fair and consistent manner.
• Understand and promote the Saputo company Values.
• Hold your team accountable for complying with all facility Health & Safety requirements and provincial regulations. Unsafe acts and conditions must be immediately addressed.
• Provide appropriate instruction for safe work.
• Advise your team of the existence of any potential Health & Safety risks.
• Ensure that all team members, including temporary workers and contractors, adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in operations/distribution management, business, transportation or warehousing preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of distribution, shipping, operations management, business, transportation or warehousing.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in distribution or warehouse operations are preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of SAP is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and in particular, Excel.
• Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups.
• Knowledge and experience of the Dairy Industry is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience of applicable regulations, health and safety, public safety and security, administration and management, transportation principles and methods, change management principles and methods, personnel and human resources, labor relations, financials, customer and personal service, English language, other languages as required, and production and processing.
• Work values: develop and maintain working environments that are health and safety conscious, lead by example and offer supportive management, and empower employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly environment.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Health and wellness program in the workplace.
• Assistance program for employees and their families.
• Saputo products at a discounted price.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.