Early Morning Freight Flow Supervisor

Kent Building Supplies; Town of Rothesay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada is seeking a Freight Handler Supervisor to lead their department in maintaining high safety and customer service standards. The supervisor will communicate directly with associates to ensure they receive necessary guidance and tools while managing performance, training opportunities, and customer concerns. Ideal candidates will have prior supervisory experience and must be able to adapt to changing priorities. This role is crucial in a fast-paced retail environment with a shift from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience is an asset.
• Must manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess means of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead department in safety and customer service standards.
• Communicate priorities and provide direction to associates.
• Manage associate performance and provide training opportunities.
• Handle customer concerns professionally.
• Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Skills

Supervisory experience in a retail environment

Ability to manage changing priorities

Forklift experience

Positive attitude and leadership

Manual labor capability

Job description

Job Description

Freight Handler Supervisors are responsible for the daily management of their area. This includes executing marketing campaigns, managing inventory, and participating in meetings in addition to the duties of a sales associate. Shifts for this role are 6:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Lead department by demonstrating the highest standards of safety, customer service and merchandising
• Communicate information and priorities to associates and ensures they have the direction and tools needed to complete their tasks
• Manage associate performance through feedback and identifying training opportunities
• Handle associate and customer concerns in a fair and professional manner
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience in a retail environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Ability to motivate others through their positive attitude to always be improving
• Demonstrate the drive and commitment needed to reach goals
• Shiftavailability: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
• Must have a means of transportation
• Ability to perform manual labor
• Willingness to be trained on machine operation

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.