AddressWHO WE ARE:
BE Power Equipment is a leading manufacturer of pressure washers, air compressors, generators and water pumps serving industrial markets in over 30 countries. Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, our third generation, family-owned business is focused on designing quality products and delivering exceptional service. We are a forward-thinking, innovative company with a new facility located in London Ontario.
We are hiring a Lead Hand for our Shipping & Receiving department to join our growing team! Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will be responsible for leading and executing the daily activities of a busy Shipping & Receiving team, as well as overseeing inventory management. This includes managing all transactions and movement within the warehouse and inbound/outbound material. The position is an excellent opportunity for someone who can find better, smarter and more efficient ways to get things done. If you can create momentum and excitement to implement change, this might be the job for you!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Responsible for the daily operations of the warehouse and small team with shipping, receiving and general material handling, planning and executing workload based on shipping, receiving and requirements of inventory management.
- Ensure proper QC checks on inbound foreign shipment
- Ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to while promoting a positive Safety culture.
- Lead a culture of on-going process improvement using KAIZEN and LEAN methodology.
- Ensure all inbound materials are received and accurately recorded in ERP (SysPro)
- Ensure all finished goods are shipped in a timely, cost effective manner
- Actively manage employees to achieve high levels of quality, productivity, and efficiency
- Ensure all warehouse areas are kept clean, organized and free of hazards before, during and after each shift (5S).
- Handle employee concerns and issues, including filling out incident reports or other relevant documentation and submitting to Operations Manager.
- Execute planning requirements on a daily and weekly basis in order to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
- Assist with the onboarding training of new employees.
Requirements
WHAT YOU HAVE:
- 3-5 years of Lead Hand experience in a fast-paced material handling/ shipping/ receiving/ logistics environment.
- Experience in manufacturing/production/ distribution environment would be an asset.
- Experience and interest in training and leading people.
- Knowledge of OHSA safety regulations; safety champion.
- Forklift Certified strongly preferred.
- Experience with continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) manufacturing concepts is a strong asset.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
- You are legally able to work in Canada.
WHO ARE YOU:
- You are an excellent communicator and have awesome interpersonal skills.
- You have the ability to motivate & inspire your team - leading by example!
- You are calm, cool & collected when under pressure and have strong problem-solving skills.
- You know how to keep yourself organized so that you can prioritize your workload effectively.
- You like to stay busy, have variety in your work and handle multiple requests throughout a day.
- You have a positive attitude and values are important to you.
Benefits
WHY WORK FOR BE?
In addition to being one of Canada's Best Managed companies for the third year running, we offer our employees:
- Healthy Work Life Balance
- Competitive compensation package
- Group medical and dental benefits/ insurance.
- RRSP program with an employer match.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program, welcome package and SWAG.
- Annual Boot Allowance.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Strong culture to promote from within
- Modern, well-equipped environment with excellent staff facilities.
Please include your salary expectations with your application.
We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
