Superintendent

Harbour Link; Delta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Link in Delta, BC seeks a Superintendent to lead warehouse operations and report to the Operations Manager. The role requires a self-starter with minimal supervision and a focus on efficient cargo handling and trans-loading.

You will oversee containerized cargo movements, coordinate with CBSA, and ensure safe, compliant daily operations across the team.

Note: CBSA background clearance and a pre-employment physical demands analysis are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Previous customer service experience would be an asset
• Fork lift experience would be an asset
• Pass CBSA Background Clearance
• Pass pre-employment physical demands analysis

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise the workforce to ensure an efficient workflow and high productivity
• Support the Safety program as directed
• Support Harbour Link and Tidewater customers with professionalism and proactive service
• Cross train staff and collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless communication
• Address employee issues promptly to foster effective relations and reduce non-productive time
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses
• Encourage leadership and training of staff to achieve company goals
• Maintain job results by coaching, counseling and appraising performance

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Fork lift experience

Job description

Career Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Superintendent to join our Tidewater team, reporting to the Operations Manager. The successful candidate must be an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.

Performing a full range of warehouse functions related to the movement and handling of all forms of cargo and other goods associated with trans-loading, warehousing and the examination of containerized cargo. The work involves assisting CBSA staff in the movement and handling of containerized cargo for examination, and the trans-loading of cargo between containers and other forms of transport in readiness for on carriage to destination.

Job Duties

• To provide leadership and supervise the workforce in a manner to ensure a seamless and efficient workflow that optimizes productivity and results in the quality of work performance exceeding company and customer expectations.
• To support the Safety program as directed
• To support the Commercial customers of Harbour Link and Tidewater to the level they expect with professionalism and a positive proactive approach to service
• To cross train staff and collaborate with other departments to achieve seamless communication to maximize the fluidity in all aspects of the company operations as needed.
• To address employee's issues and concerns in a timely cooperative manner to foster effective employee relations and reduce non-productive time
• To control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• To encourage leadership, self-motivation and training of staff to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Maintain the required job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring and appraising job results.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Previous customer service experience would be an asset
• Fork lift experience would be an asset
• Pass CBSA Background Clearance
• Pass pre-employment physical demands analysis

Hours

Full - time Monday to Friday

Shift Schedule: Morning or Afternoon shift; to be determined based on operational needs.

Location

2929 41B Street Delta

Tidewater wishes to thank all applicants; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The above statements are intended to provide a general guideline of activities, duties and responsibilities required of warehouse associate. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Tidewater is an equal opportunity employer.