Logistics Supervisor

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.Position Summary:Reporting to the Senior Logistics Supervisor, the Logistics Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the entire fleet operation of the Moorefield location. They will need to be knowledgeable in logistics tasks such as dispatch and customer service, as well as have strong employee management skills to work with the driver and production teams. We are looking for a candidate that is task focused, committed to continuous improvement and focused on employee relationsHours of work: Afternoon shift; 4:00 pm to 12:00 pmPOSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manages with honesty, integrity and knowledge that promote the company's culture and values.Maintain a safe working environment and ensure that company Health and Safety policies are being observed.Train and develop a team of drivers to execute the service expectations of our customers, coach and discipline drivers as necessaryDevelop, implement and maintain Standardized Operating ProceduresFoster an atmosphere of positive employee relationships by constantly talking with drivers, listening to their input and apply it wherever possible.Design efficient routes on a daily basis which drivers will execute the following day.Support root cause resolution of any Customer Service issues / complaints.Regulatory compliance of the fleet.Provide guidance to direct reports so that Standard Operating Procedures are understood and being followed and any deviations are noted as well as taking appropriate corrective actionIn order to effectively know the work conditions and constraints of their team, the Logistics Supervisor should schedule time to visit customer locations while service is being executed and be willing to 'ride-along' with drivers as needed.Establish and maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with Company policyConduct root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, ensuring consistent discipline and retrainingEnsure compliance with all regulatory agencies, MOT, MOE, MOLComplete performance evaluationsRespond and handle client requests and/or issues in a timely manner to ensure clients satisfaction.Coordinate with Fleet Maintenance concerning commercial vehicle preventative maintenance and repair requirementsManage and direct the activities of team members, equipment and maintenance dept.Other duties as requiredREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Hours of work: Afternoon shift; 4:00 pm to 12:00 pmPost-secondary education, preferably in a business/Logistic discipline3-5 yrs. of Transportation/Logistics experience preferred3-5 yrs. Logistics Routing experience focusing on efficiencies preferredSupervisory experience within the transportation/Logistics environmentAbility to coach, mentor and train employeesStrong ability to manage within a Union work environmentStrong communication and demonstrated leadership skillsAbility to work within a team atmosphere to achieve common goalsCommercial license considered an asset (AZ, DZ)Ability to work independent and to provide professional guidance/oversight to Logistic operators/maintenance staff.Ability to prioritize tasks to maintain Routing efficiency.Knowledge of Union.WE OFFER:Competitive SalaryLife Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Health and Dental Benefit PlanParticipation in Annual Incentive PlanDefined Contribution Pension PlanEducational Assistance Programs and Scholarship ProgramsDarling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.