Warehouse Supervisor

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
 
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our Irving Forest Services team, based in Saint John, New Brunswick.
The Warehouse Team Leader will lead a warehousing team focused on the accurate and timely completion of daily shipments, receipts, and inventory adjustments that supports the four mills within the Pulp and Paper division. 

Who We Are:
Our team operates within highly technical, fast paced, competitive businesses and is part of an integrated forest products value chain under J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI). Our goal is to play an integrated role in sustainably transforming our renewable forest resources into value-added products for today’s consumer markets.
We are not just invested in forest products; we are invested in people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. Being curious and focused on innovation is key to leading a successful team. True leaders never stop learning and are never satisfied with the status quo.
We operate four Pulp and Paper Mills out of Saint John and St. George New Brunswick that produce 1 Million Tonnes of Product and employ over 1000 employees.
 
We Offer:

• Competitive pay, benefits package, RRSP contributions, Quarterly bonus
• Strong commitment to safety
• Opportunity to work with leading edge technology, processes and equipment
• Multiple career development opportunities
• Dynamic work environment

You Have:

• Previous experience working in a warehouse
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations
• Experience operating mobile equipment, overhead crane and forklift
• Experience using JD Edwards EnterpriseOne - E1 or similar system 
• Highly organized, pays close attention to detail, and a problem solver
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Driven self-starter who is flexible and adaptable to changes in assignments and priorities
• Two years post-secondary education would be considered an asset

Responsibilities:

• Inventory Control & Records Management 
  • Manage spare parts for Pulp & Paper Division sites 
  • Sort, itemize and catalog obsolete parts 
• Shipping & Receiving 
  • Shipping and receiving of items for Pulp & Paper Division 
•  Vendor and Contractor Management 
  • Manage vendor relationships including fire protection, building alarms, etc 
  • Source vendors as required
  • Contractor selection and management 
• Equipment and Facility Management 
  • Preventative & corrective maintenance
  • Inspection of site equipment and systems including heating systems
  • Cleaning & maintaining 5S standards 
• Project Management 
  • Small capital projects as required 
  • Support projects related to shutdowns at various sites
• Other duties as assigned 

 
The Company:
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Eastern Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), and the United States. We are a team of 18,000 dedicated employees.
 
To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Please apply online.
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Irving Forest Services Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees