Shipping Supervisor

POSITION: * Shipping Supervisor*
DEPARTMENT: * Warehouse*
REFERENCE NUMBER: 22-54
LOCATION: * Kent Warehouse*
DURATION & STATUS: * Full time and permanent*
START: * ASAP*
DEPARTMENT MISSION: As every sale comes through our team, we handle each customer's order with care, efficiency & accuracy.

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ABOUT US: *
Our passion lies in furniture and design, and it is the fuel that drives our global Retail Wholesale business. We started out as a family-run company and aim to maintain this as we continue to rapidly grow with 200 employees. We’re entrepreneurial. We challenge the status quo, aren’t afraid to try new ideas, and we leverage our agile structure to make smart decisions and find new opportunities. We’re a people-first company and what we do wouldn’t be possible without our customers and our team. Join our flexible work culture and team of creative and passionate individuals.
Learn more about our story and values on our website.
The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for supervising and directing their Shipping department and reports to the Warehouse District Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in management.

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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO: *

• A competitive salary, scaling upward depending on experience, skill and qualification
• Generous perks, including product discounts, health, dental and vision insurance, biweekly lunches and an in-office kitchen stocked with coffee and tea
• Professional development opportunities

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WHAT YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR: *

• Plan and execute daily operational tasks for current day and week, keeping overtime to a minimum
• Working together with Team Leaders to ensure all daily responsibilities are attended to in a customer service-oriented and productive fashion
• Direct the daily duties of the warehouse personnel which may involve cross-training, assigning staff to different areas of the warehouse and continuous follow up.
• Creating and maintaining a safe and productive work environment
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Ensure that stock count is checked, and any discrepancies are investigated and corrected; inventory accuracy is maintained
• Responsible for performance and attendance management for warehouse staff
• Ensuring that all operating equipment is in good working order

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THE EXPERIENCE OF A STRONG CANDIDATE: *

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience within a warehouse environment
• Experience with UPS, FedEx, Couriers, LTL, and container shipping considered an asset
• Experience with RF scan, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is an asset
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Detail-oriented
• A self-starter who takes initiative and sets a good example for the warehouse staff
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Physically able to lift heavy shipments and products between 50 to 70 lbs.
• Flexibility with working hours
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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Experience*
Required

• 2 - 3 years: 2-3 years of supervisory experience within a warehouse environment

Preferred

• Experience with RF scan, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is an asset
• Experience with UPS, FedEx, Couriers, LTL, and container shipping considered an asset

Skills
Preferred

• Communication

Behaviors
Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations
Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Job Type: Full-time