Shipping Supervisor

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries.  We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability. 

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe. 

Want to learn more?  Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description:

The Shipping supervisor is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance, equipment repair, cost performance, and employee relations in a high performance work team environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for plant shipping activities.

What you’ll be doing:

Logistics & Transportation Leadership

• Lead and oversee inbound and outbound material movements to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure service, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Lead shipper & receiver for transportation activities and proactively resolve shipment, delivery, and supply chain issues.
• Monitor carrier performance and conduct regular transportation and logistics reviews to identify improvement opportunities.

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Maintain ownership of inventory accuracy through proper ERP transactions, inventory adjustments, reconciliation activities, and physical inventory controls.
• Lead monthly inventory reviews and implement corrective actions to address discrepancies.
• Oversee inter-warehouse transfers and material flow activities to optimize operational efficiency.
• Drive adherence to FIFO practices and effective inventory rotation.
• Support warehouse optimization through 5S initiatives, rack utilization, space management, and material handling improvements.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and lead cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives related to logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Establish and maintain best practices to improve service levels, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and workplace organization.
• Support month-end reporting, KPI tracking, and performance analysis.
• Lead initiatives to improve material flow throughout the facility.
  

Leadership & Compliance

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support for warehouse activities and personnel. Lead team of shipper/receiver/material handlers.
• Lead training activities and ensure adherence to logistics and warehouse procedures.
• Lead in Health & Safety, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support Safety, Quality, Inventory, and Customer audits while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee warehouse equipment inspections, racking inspections, skid min/max controls, and housekeeping standards.

This is an onsite position based out of our Mississauga, ON Facility

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Are hands-on leader who enjoys coaching employees, building teamwork, and driving accountability.
• Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities and customer requirements can change quickly.
• Are organized, proactive, and able to anticipate challenges and resolve problems efficiently.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset and are passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with Production, Planning, Customer Service, and other departments.

Qualifications:

•  Minimum 3–5 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, or logistics, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading warehouse, shipping, or material handling teams.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, shipping and receiving processes, transportation coordination, and warehouse operations.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Working knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements, inventory controls, and continuous improvement practices (5S, FIFO).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $80,000 to $90,000

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.