We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Shipping Supervisor to join our team. The role is responsible for leading daily shipping operations, supervising unionized employees, and ensuring loads are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Salary:

- Lead and manage unionized employees to meet departmental and company objectives.
- Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance management in alignment with company policies and the collective agreement.
- Work closely with Production, Customer Service, Deployment, and Demand Planning to ensure shipping priorities are aligned with operational needs.
- Meet daily with transportation providers (Midland Transport and Midland Brokerage) to address equipment availability and ensure completion of the daily load schedule.
- Approve employee time sheets, vacation requests, and leaves of absence while ensuring payroll accuracy.
- Investigate and follow up on load discrepancies, documentation errors, and damages, implementing corrective actions as required.
- Coordinate internally and externally to ensure product availability and proper staging for shipment.
- Complete and distribute ahead/behind reports by 7:30 a.m. daily.
- Manage freezer holds and coordinate with QA to ensure timely review and release of product.
- Review inbound trailers to minimize detention charges and optimize dock utilization.
- Monitor key performance indicators including on-time shipping, labour efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, food safety requirements, and company policies.
- Support workforce planning, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Minimum High School Diploma required.
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation,



or a related field is considered an asset.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations.
- Previous supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of transportation processes, load scheduling, and shipping documentation.
- Experience working with transportation carriers and brokers.
- Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.

We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

📌 Shipping Supervisor (New Annan)
🏢 Cavendish Farms
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