Position Title: Warehouse Foreman

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Grand Falls

Requisition ID: 21569

About McCain:

McCain Foods is proud to be a family and values-driven company. Our values are integral to our culture, helping to shape how we operate, how we work together and the choices we make. They are a big part of what makes us unique. McCain Foods opened their first production facility in their hometown of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada. McCain Foods quickly established itself within the Canadian marketplace and then began a journey to become the world's largest manufacturer of frozen French fries and potato specialties.

McCain products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers around the world. In addition to fries, McCain also produces other foods, including appetizers, oven meals, vegetables, and juice for both the retail and foodservice industries.

We are seeking a flexible and adaptable leader to join us as a Warehouse Foreman in our Cold Storage Warehouse in Grand Falls, NB. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the shipping and receiving activities following the schedule as set in the Transportation Management System (TMS). Also, work in collaboration with the Shipper to organize the loading docks in a manner to ensure a safe and productive environment. You will need to demonstrate eagerness to grow within the department and meet requirements for progressive leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the efficient loading of transport trucks.
• Manage the inventory control system within WMS.
• Be able to utilize WMS to include daily productivity / inventory counts and to research product history and or product movements within the cold storage.
• Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily basis
• (shift efficiency report) that will include loading productivity and inventory levels.
• Ensures the training of employees, setting of performance goals, organization of work, and maintenance of a productive and motivational climate.
• Maintain all housekeeping and safety standards.
• Maintain formal and informal communications in order to respond to the needs of the individual and the business.
• Interface with other staff members to support safety, production and quality.
• Follow a rotating shift with his/her employees, but may be required to attend meetings and trainings outside the shift schedule.
• Proactively fostering and promoting the safe work habits of employees. Ensure proper safety policies and procedures are followed. Active participation in Health & Safety initiatives, taking a lead role in safety optimization in the drive towards zero incidents.
• Oversee performance management system for production employees including Performance plans and coaching and progressive discipline as required.
• Engagement – be visible on the loading docks, listen to people, support and drive engagement - Champion of everyday engagement!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred, relevant experience will also be considered
• Must have good computer skills; be able to work in SAP and WMS environment (Warehouse Management System) and update shipments in TMS and able to work with MS office.
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and be willing to progress in a leadership role.
• Ability to work well with people both internal and external
• Must be highly motivated, observant with good initiative and a positive attitude.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment adapting to and embracing change as it occurs.
• Team player with excellent attendance.

McCain offers full benefits including:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Benefits
• Career Development & Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities

Sustainability and Planet Friendly Practices are at the heart of McCain:

We have embarked upon a journey to create planet-friendly food. We are committed to investing in resource-efficient operations in factories and farms.

• We are moving to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
• Donating 200 million meals to food banks and NGO worldwide by 2025.
• Implementing regenerative agricultural practices across 100% of our potato acreage by 2030.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Supply Chain
Department: Cold Stores and Distribution GF
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)