Warehouse Supervisor

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Warehouse Supervisor. This job is full-time permanent.

Duties of the Position

• Supervise a crew of about 10 material handlers
• Monitor safe operating procedures to ensure all work is being done in a safe manner
• Work with other warehouse supervisors on providing a safe working environment for all employees, following all organizational health & safety procedures
• Accomplishes department objectives by supervising staff and organizing and monitoring work processes
• Assign duties and monitor productivity to meet daily shipping requirements
• Train and rotate employees in different areas to maintain a flexible workforce
• Working within a collective agreement to guide employees and correct improper behaviours
• Coordinate with other shifts and departments to meet company objectives
• Effectively administer payroll and timekeeping
• Take the lead in an emergency or unforeseen situations
• Lead and participate in health & safety investigations
• Ensure the facility and product are secure- lock/unlock gates and building, set alarms
• Other duties assigned by the Operations Manager or as required from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the business

Desirable Skills

• Supervisory experience in a union environment
• General computer skills- Outlook, Word, Excel
• Time management skills
• Accurate record-keeping
• Self-starter
• Problem-solving ability
• Good interpersonal skills combined with clear communication skills
• Punctuality and reliability
• Flexibility to work various shifts/hours as needed
• Good organization skills combined with the ability to multi-task
• Desire to learn and develop in the role

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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