Supervisor, Stores - Montréal, Canada - Via Rail Canada

Via Rail Canada

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Reference Number:

26001_012024

Status:
Permanent - Full time

Job Category:
Purchasing and Logistics

City:

MONTREAL

Province:
Quebec

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate:

Number of positions to be filled:
1

Application Deadline:

Description:

Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure and reservation system, we're building the future of transportation in Canada.

Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

Reporting to the Warehouse, logistic implementation Specialist, the Stores Supervisor will be required to manage the day-to-day operations of the Montreal and Toronto Maintenance Centers (MMC, TMC) Store Operations in a cost-effective, efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

The incumbent will plan and assign work, communicate directives and coach a staff of unionized employees.
The incumbent must possess strong change management skills. Both in terms of employees, technology and work processes.
The incumbent must have been actively involved in an improvement or modernization project(s)
He/she will perform all necessary follow-ups within his department to ensure optimal service is provided to the operations.

He/she will promote and manage a work environment aimed at preventing losses (occupational safety and health, attendance, productivity, etc.) and will demonstrate leadership in developing employee skills while ensuring cohesive work relationships within the team as well as with union representatives and internal clients.

Responsabilities:

Manages the daytoday operations and work planification of the MMC and TMC Store including oversight of daily store activities and ensuring even workload distribution over 3 shifts.

Approves time sheets, manages overtime, vacation schedule and movement of employees, revises work schedules to meet operational requirements, hires new employees, coordinates training, assures collective agreements are respected, addresses disciplinary issues with employees.

Manage the integration of new technology and processes as well as change management with staff.

Manages the material inventory process through efficient reception/return practices, space utilization, regular inventory cycle counts and the rotation of stock. Manages the receipt and storage of chemical and gas supplies.
Identifies, documents and standardizes store processes and ensure they are followed by employees.

Manages and actions current KPIs and introduces new KPIs to ensure maximum efficiency.
Participates with interdepartmental working groups to achieve various improvements or special projects.

Manages all aspects related to stores internal and external audits including environmental audits and ensures the related management processes are adhered to and any corrective actions are dealt with in a responsive manner.
Develops and communicates a continuous improvement plan to senior management with the objective of improving store operations and address current shortcomings.

Requirements:

Technology and/or Administration College degree.
Ten 7 to 10 years' experience in managing stores/warehouse environment.
Must have working knowledge of logistics and transport industry including courier services, LTL, TL and warehousing.
Must have experience working with an ERP system (Oracle an asset)
Strong knowledge of asset management software (Maximo an asset)
Experience managing team of unionized employees in multiple locations.
Strong skills in operational planning.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven organization and problemsolving skills.
Customer and result oriented, integrity, flexibility, capacity to work under stress.
Leadership, autonomous, proactive.
Must be available to work shifts and travel to Toronto on a regular basis.

Why choose VIA Rail?

Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package;
Flexible options for hybrid remote work;
A close knit team of happy co workers;
Numerous opportunities for career advancement;
An environment that supports employee health and well being;
A wide range of health and wellness benefits for employees and their families, including unlimited telemedicine service;
To contribute to a sustainable transportation service connecting Canadian communities;
First as an employer of choice and as the most trusted carrier among transportation companies in the 2022 Canadian Reputation study published by Leger.

Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel