Parts Warehouse Supervisor - Thorsby, Canada - Blue Falls Manufacturing Ltd.

Description

About Us:

Founded in 1994, Blue Falls Manufacturing ("BFM") is the proud producer of Arctic Spas Hot Tubs and All Weather Pools.

We are proud to be Canada's largest hot tub dealer, providing the best product and service in the industry. BFM thrives on inspiration, innovative engineering, and employee dedication and experience. Our team is customer focused, delivering the highest level of service and product quality possible.


Summary:

We offer health and dental benefits after 90 days of employment, as well as RRSP matching after 180 days. At BFM there are numerous cross-training and developmental opportunities available; we promote from within when possible, and believe that the more you know, the more you grow


Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage warehouse stock and a staff of 34 people; coordinate daily partpicking schedule and workflow procedure; run daily toolbox meetings and prepare Parts team for their day
• Coordinate product shipments on scheduled Dealer network trucks and/or couriers
• Ensure proper parts receiving process is followed i.e. make sure quantities are matched, back orders noted, and that products are free of damage
• Organize, and label existing and new incoming parts (ensure numbering and label consistency between Inside Arctic, Business Central, and Vendor data)
• Bring Vendor discrepancies, including missing and/or damaged product to the attention of the Procurement team
• Track product backorders and ensure the replenishment of inventory; enter preliminary purchase quote requests
• Participate in the Warehouse inventory forecasting process
• Perform cycle counts for purchase orders to be cut
• Manage and organize containment space and vessels for product stock
• Operate mobile material handling equipment [forklift and utility vehicle (Kubota)] to facilitate the transport, sorting, stacking, and palletizing of parts inventory
• Participate in interviewing and orientation processes
• Conduct employee reviews; monitor staff activities i.e. attendance, tardiness, breaks, etc.; prepare disciplinary writeups
• Foster a positive work environment by helping team members to succeed in their respective role by providing oversight, direction and support
• Develop a rapport of trust with team members so they feel comfortable to ask questions and/or for help
• Assist with teaching/training new or existing team members
• Understand and assist in enforcing safety requirements
• Keyholder responsibility; open and/or close warehouse and yard gate at the beginning and end of shift or as required
• Collaborate with multiple departments on an ongoing basis

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Mathematical skills to help manage various aspects of inventory
• Problemsolving skills to deal with parts inventory issues
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
• Strong leadership skills; ability to teach/train and mentor team members
• Ability to maintain composure, be collaborative and look for solutions
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Physically fit with good mobility and manual dexterity
• Able to stand for sustained durations over an eight (8) hour period
• Ability to push/pull and/or lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Able to utilize twoway radios to maintain communication with team members

Computer Proficiency:

• Basic level MS Excel; ability to build and work a spreadsheet
• Basic familiarity with ERP systems such as Business Central, to search parts inventory and look up part numbers to initiate preliminary purchase quotes
• Internal parts inventory system maintenance (Inside Arctic) once proficient with parts

Experience

• 1 years' experience as a Parts Picker, or Shipper/Receiver + 1 to 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a Parts/Warehousing capacity

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Mobile equipment Certification i.e. forklift
• Training/education related to supply chain and logistics considered an asset but not required

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Hours of work 7:30AM4:00PM; potential for overtime
• Indoor and Outdoor; warehouse, yard, and periodic exposure to manufacturing plant; some office/desk work. Daily travel between plant and warehouse buildings on site
• Exposure to fluctuating weather/temperatures; potential exposure to inclement weather
• May be exposed to dust/particulates, varying noise levels, and possibly chemicals/fumes

Other:

• Reliable personal transportation to commute to and from work
• Own steeltoed footwear required; all other PPE provided by BFM

Salary:
From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thorsby, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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