Denninger's Foods of the World Careers Page
Shipping Supervisor
Description
R. Denninger Limited is one of the finest food companies in the world. For more than 70 years, quality has been the founding criteria of our company. Denninger’s has four retail locations, a manufacturing plant and a warehouse all located throughout Southern Ontario. Denninger’s associates are hand picked to provide the best service in the industry. If you have a passion for customer service and thrive in a team environment, Denninger’s is the place for you!
What We Offer
- A rewarding and fun work atmosphere
- Associate training focused on developing practical skills
- Career advancement opportunities
- 20% Staff discount across all locations
- Health, vision and dental benefits 6 month after hire
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to 24/7 virtual health care
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
Job Summary: Responsible for managing and coordinating all shipping and receiving for the manufacturing plant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise all outbound shipping activities from the meat processing plant and the grocery warehouse, ensuring products are shipped accurately, on time, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with production teams to plan and prioritize shipping schedules.
- Serve as a liaison between production, quality control and logistics.
- Oversee loading, and shipping of products while ensuring compliance with OMAFRA regulations for and proper handling procedures for all goods.
- Maintain accurate and complete shipping records, including temperature logs, and shipping schedules.
- Ensure cold chain integrity for all temperature-sensitive products during preparation, staging, and transport.
- Collaborate with inventory control to reduce shortages and optimize supply levels to meet production demands.
- Supervise and support shipping and warehouse associates including training, performance feedback, and safety monitoring.
- Coordinate with maintenance to ensure shipping/receiving equipment is properly serviced.
- Work proactively with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve shipping delays or product discrepancies.
- Mentor and cross train associates to build flexibility and ensure business continuity.
- Act as Foreman when the Plant Foreman is unavailable.
- Ensure that the shipping areas and warehouses are kept clean, organized, and in compliance with health, safety, and food handling standards.
- Participate in internal audits and assist during inspections by provincial regulatory authorities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain, or operations is an asset.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Experience in food distribution, grocery warehousing, or meat processing is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with OMAFRA regulations applicable to meat processing facilities, knowledge of HACCP principles is an asset.
- Strong coordination and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-departmental workflows and prioritize competing demands.
- Proficiency with Google applications and ERPs, CSB is an asset.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in cold/refrigerated environments and perform physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 100lbs).
Work Conditions:
- Meat packaging and food manufacturing plant
- Physically demanding and fast paced work environment
- Early morning start (5 am Monday to Friday)
- Refrigerated (cold) environment
- Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
R. Denninger Limited is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. If you are contacted by R. Denninger Limited regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.