Lead Warehouse - Toronto, Canada - Dart Container

Dart Container

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Performs a wide variety of warehouse operations duties to assist in maintaining department efficiencies at maximum output levels. Work with Department Supervisor and support all assigned personnel and equipment requirements during their respective shift. While performing the duties listed below, the lead is required to spend 30% of time on the floor.

Day-to-Day Role:

Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Audit the floor as required by Leader Standard Work, monitor metrics, verify adherence to procedures and standard work, correct deficiencies and escalate to supervisor as necessary
Communicate with levels of Management, Customer Service, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Carriers
Work with supervisor recommend solutions if there are issues that will prevent achievement of goals
Perform routine duties in support of shift requirements
Actively support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives
Coordinate and schedule work for dock management, routing and sequencing of trailers, rail or water freight
Contact vendors or internal departments regarding delivery, lost shipments, incorrect paperwork, pricing, and quantity discrepancies
Prepare, process, and distribute shipment documentation for all inbound and outbound services including International documents.
Liaise with internal and external transport companies and departments to coordinate, prioritize and expedite incoming and outgoing shipments
Record, control, and monitor site inventory using ERP inventory and purchasing systems
Track and maintain appropriate documentation
Create, compile, and deliver required reports
Report and record any discrepancy, damaged items, shortages, broken, or unidentified packages to the supervisor
Analyze incoming inventory and determine optimal space allocation
Ensure proper inventory turning techniques, such as First In, First Out (FIFO)
Coordinate inventory moves and consolidation to efficiently utilize space
Inventory control, cycle counting, investigation and inventory corrections
Pallet Inventory, Control and Ordering coordinating pickups with transportation planning
Actively support Operational Excellence and effectively participate in lean initiatives

and problem solving

Core Skills and Qualifications:

Two (2) years' warehouse lead, inventory control or coordinator experience, working in a fastpaced work environment
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate jobrelated processes
Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, and spreadsheets in MS Word and MS Excel
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
Ability to utilize and train employees on technology, processes and procedures
Inventory control, cycle counting, investigation and inventory corrections
Experience using purchasing and inventory software
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and ongoing communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree
Previous experience in a Lead/Coordinator role
Prior SAP experience
Experience in a manufacturing or highvolume warehouse environment
Paper converting, chemical/plastics processing and packaging industrial experience