What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Supervisor position at Winpak Heat Seal Corporation?
- Supervise warehouse and shipping personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across all shifts
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including carrier scheduling and transportation logistics
- Manage daily staffing, workflow priorities, and shipment execution across multiple plant locations
- Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, FIFO practices, and proper material handling procedures
- Maintain accurate transportation, shipping, customs, and regulatory documentation in compliance with company and audit requirements
- Manage Transportation Management System (TMS) data accuracy, including EDI transactions and freight rate maintenance
- Respond to customer and internal inquiries related to shipments, logistics, inventory, and transportation activities
- Support customs compliance activities, including tariff classifications and international shipment requirements
- Enforce company policies, safety standards, GMP, SQF, and ISO requirements
- Support CAPA investigations, operational problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with employee training, coaching, performance management, and departmental accountability, including disciplinary actions
- Coordinate maintenance or IT-related issues impacting warehouse and transportation operations and perform additional duties as assigned by the Department Manager
- 5 years of experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, transportation, or logistics operations
- 2 years of experience in a formal or informal leadership role
- 3 years of experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), or ERP systems
- 3 years of experience coordinating carriers, shipment scheduling, and transportation logistics
- 2 years of experience supporting inventory management, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with GMP, SQF, ISO, or similar quality and safety standards
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based operational systems
- Experience supporting customs documentation, tariff classifications, and international shipment requirements
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
- APICS or other supply chain certifications
Why Winpak?
Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:
- Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
- Disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.
Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.
At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
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Salary : $60,000 - $75,000