Darling Ingredients Looking for Logistics Supervisor at Dundas, ON Full Time

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 Logistics Manager, the Logistics Supervisor will play a key role in supporting and executing department and organizational goals out of our Dundas, Ontario 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 relations.

POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure that company Health and Safety policies are being observed.
• Manages with honesty, integrity and knowledge that promote the company’s culture and values.
• Develop, implement and maintain Standardized Operating Procedures for all functions related to the routes and equipment used to collect animal by-products.
• 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 action
• Train and develop a team of drivers to execute the service expectations of our customers.
• Foster 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, including rescheduling missed calls.
• Manage scheduling of staff to account for vacation and absences to cover the daily dispatch.
• Support root cause resolution of any Customer Service issues / complaints.
• Coach, train, discipline drivers as necessary.
• Calibrate with trucking team to provide input into capital purchasing for Ontario as it pertains to the ongoing replenishment of rolling stock.
• Regulatory compliance of the fleet.
• In 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 policy
• Troubleshoot problems with onboard computers, work with supplier to resolve issues.
• Schedule equipment into garage to ensure PMs are kept up to date.
• Other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dispatch experience is required.
• Ability to coach, mentor and train employees.
• Working knowledge of MTO regulations and CVOR process.
• AZ or DZ license is an asset.
• Truck mechanical knowledge is an asset.
• Strong ability to manage employees.
• Strong communication and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work within a team atmosphere to achieve common goals.
• Supervisor experience within the transportation environment.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Outlook and Excel, experience using routing software.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program Day one
• Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan Day one
• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan Day one
• Educational Assistance Programs and, Scholarship Programs

Darling Ingredients 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 Ingredients is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Contact responsible for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location