Yard Supervisor

Orion Steel Group•Edmonton, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. Join Interpro Pipe & Steel in Red Deer as a Yard Supervisor where you will assist the General Supervisor in coordinating the outgoing and incoming shipping activities and the timely delivery of materials, as well as supervise a team of shipping and yard crew.

Requirements

Diploma or high school graduate or GED equivalent
5 years of relevant experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an industrial environment
Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good organizational and coordinating abilities
Time management skills
Good negotiating skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Understanding and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Knowledge of inventory management and production processes

Nice To Haves

Experience in pipe manufacturing, an asset

Responsibilities

Schedule shipments, coordinate with carriers, oversee the loading and unloading of trucks and verify shipping accuracy and documents
Supervise and train staff. Provide or arrange ongoing training for employees to ensure employees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively
Responsible for enforcing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and conducting regular safety meetings
Create work schedules that align with product shipment demands while considering employee availability, labour laws and CBA compliance
Maintain communication between departments
Engage employees in continuous improvement to identify and eliminate waste, and to enhance efficiency and productivity
Work with external transportation companies &/or external service providers
Receiving, shipping, handling and storage of coil and pipe inventory
Maintaining inventory controls for accuracy – pipe and coil
All other duties as required or assigned