Logistics Supervisor

You can’t make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients, and you can’t make a great company without the right mix of people. For more than 50 years, Chudleigh’s has been an important part of people’s lives. Our success hinges on the innovative, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who make up our team, and who pride themselves on making every Chudleigh’s experience sweet.

Today, we do our baking in a modern 110,000 square foot bakery, five minutes down the road from our family farm. With 200 dedicated full-time employees, we make delicious desserts for customers across North America and beyond!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)
• RRSP Matching Program
• 3 Weeks' Annual Vacation
• Anniversary Paid Day Off
• Personal Development/Education Fund
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Annual Salary: $80,000 - $95,000

Work Location: Onsite (Milton, ON)

A SLICE OF THE ROLE

The Logistics Supervisor will oversee Logistics department and ensure the accuracy, timeliness and cost effective movement of finished goods and raw materials to both customer and third party facilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Growth Potential
• Drive for Results
• Building Relationships
• Customer Focused

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Planning
• Process Management
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Logistics Coordinator and Logistics Support and assist when needed
• Create a supportive and approachable environment for Logistics Coordinator and Logistics Support
• Ensuring the execution of all logistic department is completed in a timely manner
• Lead logistics department to perform as efficiently and cost effective as possible
• Negotiate rates for carriers and 3PL warehouses
• After hours support to warehouse and carriers
• Calculating safety stock based on previous orders and demand moving forward, and communicate to team
• Planning transfers to 3PL warehouses to maximize truckloads by reviewing production and customer orders
• Liaise with multiple departments, transportation companies, warehouse personnel, freight forwarders, and internal shipping team to ensure all shipments and processes are efficiently and accurately executed.
• Annually update CUSMA/USCMA and work with FSQA to ensure that FDA and BCB registration gets renewed as required
• Build relationships with main contact for carriers, suppliers, and warehouses
• Resolve paperwork issues with customs broker as needed
• Work with Finance Department for ensuring that budgets are met
• Work with DTA to ensure proper GL recording and rates on file
• Work with IT to determine how we can utilize D365 Transportation module
• Investigate shipping procedures for any new or current customer to ensure that the most efficient and cost-effective ways are being utilized
• Work with QA to ensure that our CTPAT requirements are met
• Assisting other departments needs for logistic shipments as required, that is out of the ordinary
• Work with Customer Fulfillment and Purchasing when shipments are not arriving on time
• Investigate requirements needed for global international shipping
• Attend customer training sessions as needed to ensure process in place for customer requirements
• Track trends of FSC
• Track trends of what time of year costing for lanes go down, and why
• Other duties as assigned

MUST HAVE INGREDIENTS

Education & Experience

• Two or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Food, CPG, Foodservice, or Manufacturing
• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in a relevant field (preferably in Supply Chain Management)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Extra Flavour

• Experience in Food, CPG, Foodservice, or Manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma Certification

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

The following traits are fundamental to an employee’s success at Chudleigh’s. These traits are non-negotiable because they are essential to create an environment where individuals will be successful in moving our Chudleigh’s Team forward.

Core Chudleigh’s Traits:

• Genuine – Show up authentically, take accountability
• Resourceful – Think ahead, anticipate needs, and solve problems creatively
• Enable Connections – Foster teamwork, communication, and community

LIFE AT THE BAKERY - WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

This role is primarily performed in an office environment and requires regular use of a computer and other standard office equipment. The employee will frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to operate equipment, and communicate clearly. Regular lifting of objects up to 25lbs and occasional lifting of objects up to 50lbs may be required. Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically quiet to moderate in noise level with minimal exposure to physical risk. The employee may occasionally be required to enter the production floor, where proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times.

Will require travel by automobile, train or air.

In compliance with Bill 190, we confirm that this job posting is for a new vacancy within our organization. As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence tools to help review applications. These tools are intended to support efficiency and consistency, but final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team. Chudleigh’s Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse and fair workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People & Culture Team ([email protected]).

Thank you for your interest in Chudleigh's Bakery.