Supervisor, Warehouse (Afternoons/Nights)

Loblaw Companies Limited•East Gwillimbury, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues. We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion. We have opened a brand-new distribution centre, located at highway 404 and Green Lane in East Gwillimbury Ontario. This is a state of the art 1.2 million square foot, automated and multi-temperature facility that will support Loblaw’s world class distribution network. We are seeking enthusiastic distribution operations candidates to join our team to support the launch and ongoing operation of this new facility.

Requirements

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts (morning, afternoon, night), including weekends, with varying tasks
Previous Distribution Operations experience & knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
Computer systems knowledge (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) an asset
Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

Supervise the workforce of a shift, ensuring productivity and schedules are maintained
Review the workload and plan the correct sequence for the assembly, loading, shipping, and receiving of goods
Ensure proper handling of products/goods
Provide direction and training, as required, relative to new procedures, policies, safety, and computer enhancements as well as ensuring existing processes are properly adhered to
Maintain the integrity of inventory according to the inbound and outbound activity
Maintain the security of the distribution center
Establish and maintain high personal involvement, accessibility and visibility to distribution colleagues
Deal with equipment, personnel, and workflow issues as they arise
Completion of applicable reports, contributing information and necessary paperwork (eg. Accident re-ports, disciplines)
Daily communication of activities from shift to shift
Any other duties as required