Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Position Title: Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Department: Shipping and Receiving
Location: Nobleford, AB, Canada

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company. With over 4,000 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Shipping and Receiving Supervisor will be responsible for providing supervision, administration, and technical direction to the area team members. This position must ensure that work is occurring in an efficient and effective manner by coordinating shipments and scheduling crews and equipment. Must be able to communicate and coordinate with other departments, ensure all safety standards are being followed, develop an atmosphere of teamwork and resolve conflicts positively.

The Team

The role will report to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance of shipping process by overseeing overall shipping process
• Supervision of team members
• Managing team members’ timecard use, including attendance, vacation time and overtime
• Assisting with the selection and orientation of new team members
• Participate in weekly scheduling meeting and daily production meeting
• Create, maintain, and update master shipping schedule that meets customer requirements and production capacity
• Liaise with sales department, plant/production managers, third party contractors, freight carrier and production planning staff to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Utilize computer programs and databases
• Provide input on and abide by all safety rules and regulations in place for the company
• Maintain current internal vehicle fleet information
• Work with the purchasing department on vending machine and VMI inventory needs
• Ensuring training and development of team members takes place
• Conducting performance reviews of team members
• Cooperating with all areas within the company to ensure overall company goals are met
• Implementing cost-effective procedures and process improvements
• Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain is an asset
• Minimum two years’ experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work and multitask
• Possess advanced Microsoft Excel and computer skills
• Ability to read, write, and interpret the English language
• Strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to coordinate and liaise with various departments and external contacts
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations and short deadlines
• Understanding of manufacturing and production is an asset

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.