I'm supporting one of our clients in the distribution sector, in their search for a team leader
Under the supervision of the Distribution Supervisor, the team leader will have the mission to support the management team in planning and organizing the department's daily operations.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze floor operations, set priorities, and allocate team members
based on operational needs of the shift.
- Ensure operational productivity of the team and support members in
achieving productivity targets.
- Promote health and safety standards and ensure the team operates in a
secure environment.
- Oversee workers' equipment inspection and address mechanical issues.
- Identify distributor training needs and suggest training improvement
opportunities.
- Ensure scanning of all pallets sent for distribution.
- Analyze distribution error reports and forward information to relevant parties.
- Coordinate with the central aisle department to adhere to FIFO pallet
distribution.
- Coordinate the use of electric pallet jacks at the start and end of the
shift, and ensure cleaning at the shift's end.
- Generate worksheets for dispatchers, missing distribution labels, and
productivity reports.
- Maintain adequate department flow.
- Provide recommendations regarding the work environment and
equipment used by the team.
- College diploma in administration, supply chain, operations management,
or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a similar position;
- Ability to coordinate several activities at the same time and to manage
priorities;
- Good knowledge of the Office suite, particularly Excel;
- Good communication and leadership skills;
- Organized, rigorous and great attention to detail;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment