Job Description

Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution and processing companies in North America servicing customers primarily in Canada and the United States. The company conducts business in three metals distribution segments: metals service centers, energy products and steel distributors. For a more detailed look into the AJ Forsyth facilities click here A.J. Forsyth, a division of Russel Metals Inc. is a full line service center, which is strategically located throughout British Columbia with locations in Greater Vancouver, Nanaimo, Langley and Prince George. A.J. Forsyth is currently hiring a Warehouse Supervisor for our Delta, BC warehouse. This is a fulltime, permanent position. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the employees and production to ensure the warehouse is running safely and efficiently. Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive employee and labor relations.
• Manage employee performance to ensure compliance with company standards and within the scope of the collective agreement.
• Ensure all outbound and inbound trucks are loaded / unloaded in a timely and efficient fashion while maximizing productivity.
• Coordinate trucking schedule.
• Ensure that materials are processed or picked (including packaged) in precisely the size and quantity that the customer expects.
• Ensure inventory integrity is maintained.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure production standards and branch goals are achieved.
• Ensure equipment uptime, productivity and accuracy is maximized.
• Ensure a clean, safe and well-organized working environment is maintained and all operations are in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, quality standards and company policies.
• Implementation and maintenance of the branch quality program.

Health & Safety

• Ensure all employees work in compliance with OH&S acts, regulations and codes and the Russel Metals Corporate Safety policies and procedures.
• Advise workers of potential and actual hazards.
• Provide workers with written instructions as to the measures and procedures to be taken for protection of the worker.
• Take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of workers.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, investigated and that recommendations for prevention are effective.
• Ensure workplace inspections are conducted in accordance with legislation and policy and that equipment is maintained at a safe level and within legislative requirements and standards.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained and qualified to perform their duties.
• Ensure employees are following all safe work procedures and policies including using the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assume a leadership role on the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
• Work with the Regional Health & Safety Manager to ensure proper training materials are available and in developing return to work programs requiring temporary accommodation.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience leading, supervising and directing employees in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience related to employee and workplace safety (hazard recognition/assessment and mitigation, accident investigation, safety rules and regulations, and equipment operations).
• General knowledge of all warehouse machines and equipment operations (e.g. overhead cranes, saws, plate processing).
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Effective oral / written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Metalware (including bar coding), Employment Standards Act, applicable transportation legislation, OH&S acts, ISO quality standards, company policies and inventory control procedures and reports.

Russel Metals offers a competitive compensation plan that includes a competitive base salary, attractive profit-sharing plan, comprehensive benefits program, group Pension Plan, and various incentive and recognition programs. Russel Metals is committed to a safe and injury free work environment for all our employees, contractors, customers, vendors and visitors. Due to the safety sensitive environment of our locations, depending on the position applied for you may be required to participate in post offer pre-employment medical testing, including drug testing. We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.