Logistics Supervisor

Date:  Apr 10, 2024
Location: 

Lakeshore, ON, CA, N8N 5G8

Company:  Vista

Who We Are

Vista is the industry leader in personalized physical and digital products. We empower over 17 million global customers to make an impression – and we’re fueled by forward-thinking and innovative technology. Just last year, Vista generated $1.508B in revenue through customized print products, signage, apparel, websites and more.

 

As a key member of our Logistics team, you will be responsible for supervising our front-line Team Members with the objective of achieving immediate and short-term goals as outlined by the Logistics Manager.  You will oversee inbound material storage/inventory controls, while ensuring all customer/outbound shipments are completed on time.  You will maintain all process controls and inventory systems/controls.

What You Will Do:

  • Responsibility for shift scheduling including workstation assignments/shift rotations, training, vacations, breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent Team Members
  • Coordinating production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers
  • Responsible for outbound customer shipments via numerous carriers.  This includes all customs documentation and carrier manifests required.
  • Managing receipt of engineering and production shipments, maintain smooth flow of materials from receiving area
  • Responsible for waste management disposal (paper, plastic, and aluminum plate recycling) and chemical waste removal
  • Attaining shift production goals
  • Operating within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
  • Communicating with other Shift Supervisors, Managers and Departments to ensure effective continuation of the manufacturing process in accordance with production schedules and priorities
  • FIFO management of raw materials and using SAP inventory software for all inventory transactions. (Goods receiving, Goods Issuing, Material Transfers, Cycle counting, etc)
  • Participating on Continuous Improvement Teams and implementing changes
  • Providing leadership, direction and seek to empower Team Members
  • Supporting Vistaprint’s mission, vision, strategic plan, goals, and management decisions
  • Ensuring all Team Members follow Company Health & Safety standards as well as requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it applies to the manufacturing sector
  • Responsible for the organization and safety of warehouse inventory and racking system
  • Oversee maintenance schedules and safe use of department vehicles (forklifts, power walkies, etc)
  • Ensuring all Team Members are trained sufficiently in operating machines and/or tasks and know where the first aid room, kits and other safety equipment are located 

 

What You Need:

  • Secondary education or equivalent experience
  • 3 - 5 years as a Supervisor and or Team Leader overseeing teams of 15 (+) employees/Team Members in a large manufacturing environment is required
  • Proven experience related to shipping/receiving, material flow, lean principles and practices
  • Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures and high-volume production machinery and systems
  • Knowledge of forklift operation and warehouse storage safety procedures
  • Able to work shift work
  • Experience and proven knowledge with Health and Safety Standards and Employment Law
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels and all positions within the organization
  • Driven and energetic with a strong technical background and understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
  • Desire to function in a team based environment with aspirations for personal growth
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and dedication to Team Member morale, customer service, safety, quality and delivery
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
  • Superior organizational and problem-solving skills

 

About Us

Vista is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For over 20 years we’ve been inspired by small businesses, and we work incessantly to deliver solutions to their evolving needs. VistaCreate, 99designs by Vista and VistaPrint, all under the parent brand Vista, represent a full-service design, digital and print solution, elevating small businesses’ presence in physical and digital spaces and powering them to achieve success. Vista is focused on making great marketing and design accessible to every small business owner, allowing them to create a cohesive brand image for use in-store, online and on-the-go.

 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Vista exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique – and the Vista team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vistaprint, a Cimpress company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires


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