Location: Brampton, Ontario

Job Description:

Job Summary: This role will support the Night Shift, however will be cross trained in other departments. This position is responsible for leading and managing a team of warehouse workers in a fast-paced environment to achieve required productivity, safety and budget objectives.

Shift timing: 10:00pm - 6:30am

What you will be doing:

Under the guidance of the Warehouse Supervisor, you will:

• Maintain a positive attitude and promote high team moral while focusing on inventory control, health & safety, employee performance
• Responsible for developing, training and mentoring team members to enhance distribution center and Pet Valu business knowledge.
• Promote a culture of safety at every opportunity with employees. Ensure safety procedures are being followed strictly and that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner
• Manages continuous improvement projects and has an ability to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
• Responsible for the accuracy and timely completion of performance appraisals. Provides effective coaching and feedback on a regular basis to direct reports.
• Supervise the daily work flow in the areas of order filling, picking, receiving and truck loading
• Identify process improvements, increase efficiency and productivity to achieve budget targets and operational metrics
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure effective internal and external customer service
• Ensure standard productivity and error standards are consistently met
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained daily at acceptable levels within the facility and around the building perimeter and shipping doors. Comply with infestation control program.
• Ensure security of merchandise and property by adhering to all established policies, practices and procedures.

Job Qualifications:

Experience and Education

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate under pressure and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Strong group presentation skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and written
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work different and varied night time work schedule

Preferred:

• Minimum two years supervisory experience
• Material handling equipment experience
• JHSC & first aid certification

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook