Distribution Leader-Supervisor (Open to New Graduates)

Wonderbrands • Etobicoke, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Distribution Warehouse Leader-Manager, the Distribution Leader-Supervisor will provide hands-on leadership within a fast-paced environment and ensure that time sensitive schedules are met safely and on time in a food-manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education required (Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, etc.)
• Must be a demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands established by the schedule
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
• Ability to manage difficult people and work independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.H.S.A is required
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Passionate and desire to work and learn about the food manufacturing industry and innovation
• Ability to work in a start-up and team-based culture, working as a team to deliver outstanding results
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
• Exceptional problem solving mindset with an ability to tackle difficult problems in a logical way
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed

Nice To Haves

• Working in a Warehouse/DC environment is an asset (food/bakery experience is desirable)

Responsibilities

• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Warehousing Practices (GWP’s), all food safety programs, all health & safety programs, all policies, programs or procedures
• Responsible for leading lead hands and ensuring Warehouse schedules are met and deals with problems that may occur
• Co-ordinates manpower to ensure that the tight timelines in the warehouse are met
• Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met
• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoot processes and equipment inspections
• Assists Warehouse Manager in ensuring KPIs are met daily
• Ensure Product Quality and Product safety is being followed
• Ensure Quality is being maintained in the warehouse
• Responsible for updating of Safety talks and attendance issues
• Ensuring team members are effectively following break rotation schedule
• Provide support to the team in dealing with performance/behavioral concerns with Team Members in the warehouse
• Provide accurate feedback on the performance of team members
• Ensure absences are reported. Review and address attendance concerns
• Complete Shift Report with required information collected (include details on line Team performance).
• Works with Dispatch and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• health benefits
• a generous flexible medical/health spending account
• Employer matching pension program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree