Job Description

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DIVISION: GFS Ontario \xe2\x80\x93 Ajax DC
POSITION TITLE: Warehouse Supervisor - Inventory Control
SHIFT TIME: MONDAY TO FRIDAY (DAYS)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the effective day to day supervision of warehouse operations. People management responsibilities include hiring and retention, training, planning and assigning daily work, conducting performance appraisals and addressing performance issues.

The shift will be MONDAY TO FRIDAY (5:00AM - 1:00PM)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

\xe2\xa6\x81 Support the warehouse operations to accomplish high productivity (cases per hour), exceptional quality (no errors) and cost effective solutions on a continuous basis that meet or exceed GFS standards as they are set
\xe2\xa6\x81 Provide ongoing performance management (including positive and constructive) to all Warehouse Team Members
\xe2\xa6\x81 Measuring and reporting key performance indicators (KPI) on a regular basis to Director of Warehouse
\xe2\xa6\x81 Developing and maintaining departmental work instructions for all job functions for employees to ensure consistency in all roles
\xe2\xa6\x81 Effective communication with all Warehouse and Company Management with respect to warehouse operations
\xe2\xa6\x81 Establishing or adjusting work procedures to meet work flow demands
\xe2\xa6\x81 Interpreting company policies to employees and ensuring Health & Safety as well as Food Safety policies are followed
\xe2\xa6\x81 Recommending measures to improve quality of service, increasing efficiency of department, employee and equipment performance.
\xe2\xa6\x81 Working with other warehouse leadership to coordinate activities between departments that will serve both internal and external customers
\xe2\xa6\x81 All other duties as required

DESIRED SKILLS:

\xe2\xa6\x81 Servant Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability in practicing servant leadership by identifying and meeting the legitimate needs of others and influencing them to more fully contribute their resources toward beneficial goals, with character that inspires confidence.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP & CHANGE MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

\xe2\xa6\x81 Mentoring Skills: ability to assess development potential of staff; ability to explain philosophies and /or demonstrate skills and determine who can demonstrate skills, which develop the knowledge level of staff.
\xe2\xa6\x81 Succession Planning Skills: ability to assess the short/long-term leadership requirements of the fleet, day shift, and evening shift, identify potential staff to fill the requirements, and implement a career development plan to enable candidates to increase their skill levels.
\xe2\xa6\x81 Performance Coaching Skills: ability to define expectations, monitor performance of staff, provide positive and constructive feedback concerning performance levels.
\xe2\xa6\x81 Listening and Empathy skills: ability to reflect accurately a speaker\'s content and feelings about content, ability to understand the position and needs of others.
\xe2\xa6\x81 Operational Skills: Demonstrated ability in logistics and distribution management understanding and implementing warehousing and transportation system, maximizing efficiency in product flow, and utilizing logistics and distribution technology to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
\xe2\xa6\x81 Strategic Skills: Demonstrated ability in strategic and innovative thinking, significant contributions in strategic planning at a senior level, implementing strategic initiatives and challenging status quo thinking.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

\xe2\xa6\x81 Previous Supervisory experience in a warehouse setting is an asset
\xe2\xa6\x81 Experience working in an effective, results focused team environment
\xe2\xa6\x81 Excellent organization skills and time management in dealing with multiple projects and deadlines
\xe2\xa6\x81 Strong communication skills both verbal and written
\xe2\xa6\x81 Knowledge of WMS and aptitude to learn new or changing software applications.
\xe2\xa6\x81 Proficiency in Google Suite
\xe2\xa6\x81 Problem solving abilities that require use of ingenuity and innovation

CLOSING DATE: May 30, 2023

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROTOCOL:

\xe2\xa6\x81 Please submit your resume and cover letter identifying the position for which you are applying.
\xe2\xa6\x81 All internal candidates will be contacted within 10 days of the closing date regarding whether you will be interviewed.
\xe2\xa6\x81 Your Department Manager or HR department may be contacted once you have submitted your application for the position.

GFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words \xe2\x80\x9cAccommodation Request\xe2\x80\x9d in your subject line.

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