Shipping Supervisor

We are looking to welcome a dynamic, enthusiastic and dependable Shipping Supervisor to join our Afternoon Shipping team. Our ideal candidate supports us by leading our mission in changing the game in service and achieving on-time delivery.

Who we are:

Established in 1982, the Great Little Box Company is proudly a family-owned and operated leading manufacturer of Corrugated Boxes, Labels, Protective Packaging, Folding Cartons, and Shipping Supplies. We make almost anything a company will need to package, ship out, and display their products – making us the one-stop shop for packaging needs.

We take pride in our initiatives to make safety a priority. We demonstrate this with our structured in-house training, providing personal protective equipment, and our innovative and supportive culture.

Core Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage day to day operations for your Shipping Team.
• Motivates and leads your Shipping team by problem solving, listening and responding flexibly and creatively to new challenges and upcoming projects. This also includes performance management, recruitment and development.
• Proactively ensure that Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery, Food Safety and Productivity metrics are all meeting or exceeding targets.
• Coordinates shipment planning and truck loading.
• Safely operates forklift to efficiently load and unload trucks, when required.
• Supporting your team as required, to identify areas of question and implement training action to improve on any found concerns.
• Serves as a backup for administrative duties in the office as required, including but not limited to filing, office stationery management, billing, cash handling.
• Comprehension of customs and parameters in cross-border shipments, completing paperwork and troubleshooting as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2+ years in a shipping or logistics environment is a requirement.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is considered an asset; concepts including pull systems, elimination of waste, 5S and kaizens.
• Drive to problem solve in a strategic and efficient manner to accomplish obstacles on hand.
• Thrives in a true team and fast paced environment.
• Effective multi-tasking ability paired with a passion for organization, with advanced knowledge of MS Suite platforms.
• Attentiveness to details with a strong technical aptitude and enthusiastic to be self-motivated.
• Holds strong interpersonal skills and understands the value of customer service.

What makes GLBC a great place to work?

• BC Top Employer and Platinum Status Holder of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• In-House Gym, with two free personal training sessions
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Program – Incentives for referrals, up to $750
• EV Charging Stations
• Monthly profit sharing
• Employee recognition programs including Award of Excellence Program
• Paid Volunteer Charity Day
• Health and Dental Benefits, with a Health Care Spending Account
• Children’s Holiday party, with a gift of $80 in value per child
• RRSP with employer matching
• 3 Week Paid Vacation in the First year of Employment
• Diversity Lunches as Chinese New Year, Philippine Independence Day, Diwali, and many more
• Employee Education Assistance

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are, please visit our website to learn more about what this role has to offer: https://www.glbc.com/about/careers/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, BC V6V 3C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• shipping or logistics environment: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person