Department Manager - Early Morning Freight Flow

Kent Building Supplies; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building supply retailer in Fredericton seeks a department leader to manage operations, prioritize safety, and enhance customer service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and team motivation in a retail environment. Experience in retail and forklift operation is preferred. Opportunities for career advancement are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift experience is an asset.
• Motivates others through a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead department operations ensuring safety and customer service.
• Manage associate performance through feedback and training.
• Resolve associate and customer concerns professionally.

Skills

Managing changing priorities

Forklift operation

Motivating team members

Retail sales experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leads department operations by demonstrating the highest standards of safety, customer service, merchandising and product accountability
• Demonstrates versatility by effectively performing the tasks of a loader, picker, checker as needed
• Communicates expectations, information and priorities to associates, ensuring they have the direction and tools needed to complete their tasks
• Manages associate performance through feedback and identifying training opportunities
• Resolves associate and customer concerns in a fair and professional manner
• Maintains a clean, organized, and compliant work environment, consistently upholding safety standards across all areas of responsibility

Qualifications

• Can manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Motivates others through their positive attitude to always be improving
• Demonstrates the drive and commitment needed to reach goals
• Experience in retail sales and supervision is preferred
• A knowledge of department products is an asset
• Typical career steps are to manage larger departments prior to becoming an assistant store manager.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing