Distribution Team Leader

Ashley Canada - The Dufresne Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Career growth

Family-oriented environment

Job summary

Ashley Canada - The Dufresne Group is seeking a Distribution Team Lead for the Mississauga Distribution Centre located at 333 Matheson Blvd W. The role supervises and trains the distribution team to ensure accurate order fulfillment, safety, and a strong guest experience.

Evening shifts are required, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and distribution experience, strong communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with distribution experience.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and guidelines.
• Ability to learn in-house computer programs.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Excellent technical and communication abilities.
• Able to adapt to change in a dynamic environment.
• Physical stamina to lift 50–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train distribution team members to meet company needs and guest experience.
• Provide performance improvement suggestions to the distribution supervisory team.
• Follow and enforce all safe work practices and rules.
• Ensure training and compliance are current and managed within safety guidelines.
• Prioritize work assignments and manage multiple tasks to meet schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Safety compliance

Decision making

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

In-house computer programs

Job description

Description

Our Distribution, Transportation and Repair team members play a critical role in our success. They are thorough in ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to work safety, and passionate about providing an amazing guest experience. If you love working as a team and want to help Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you to join us!

We are currently seeking aDistribution Team Leadfor our Mississauga Distribution Centre located at 333 Matheson Blvd W.

As a Distribution Team Lead you will be responsible for supervising and training the distribution team members to meet the company’s strategic, competitive, and internal needs while ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Paying $22.50/hr
• Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.

As the Distribution Team Lead you will:

• Assist with initial training and orientation of new team members to develop furniture handling skills, proficiency in using tools, and high-quality customer service.
• Provide performance improvement suggestions to the distribution supervisory team based on team feedback and observation.
• Understand, follow, and ensure compliance with all safe work practices and rules.
• Ensure that all training and compliance is current and managed with all team members within our safety guidelines.
• Prioritize work assignment and handle multiple tasks to ensure that all distribution assigned task are completed as scheduled.
• Other duties as required.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• High school diploma, with a minimum of 1 year of distribution experience.
• Knowledge on relevant industry standards and guidance.
• Ability to learn in-house computer programs.
• Highly effective decision-making and problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent technical and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change in a business environment.
• Good physical condition with stamina to lift at least 50 – 100 pounds.
• Demonstrate the company’s Values.
• Flexible work schedules to meet the requirements of the operation, this role requires working in the evenings.
• Criminal background check required.

This position is being posted to fill an immediate staffing need within the department. We are actively seeking qualified candidates who can step into the role and contribute to the team as soon as possible.

AI tools may be used during the hiring process to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.