Team Lead Afternoon Shift

Sobeys; Town of Middleton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Employee discount

Retirement plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Virtual healthcare

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid vacation

Learning & development

Job summary

Sobeys Middleton Retail Support Centre seeks a Team Lead to direct selection, loading, forklift and support staff, ensuring accurate product selection for all stores.

Reporting to the RSC Manager, you will coach staff, uphold health and safety standards and drive productivity improvements while coordinating with shift leads and managers across the operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a Retail Support Centre (RSC).
• Experience with Material Handling Equipment.
• Post Secondary Diploma/Degree or relevant Work Experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, information, supervision to staff for safe work practices.
• Maintain integrity of EXE productivity and health & safety checks.
• Lead and coach team to ensure accurate product selection for stores.

Skills

RSC experience

Material Handling Equipment

Microsoft Office

SAP

WMS

Education

Post Secondary Diploma/Degree

Tools

EXE

SAP

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Middleton Retail Support Centre, Box 790 - 12827 Lower Main St, Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

Be the Driving Force Behind Canada's Grocery Supply!

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Join our innovative, fast-paced distribution centres and help deliver essential products to over 1,600 stores. With flexible schedules and a strong commitment to health and safety, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Canadians stocked with what they need most.

Ready to start fresh?

Reporting to the RSC Manager, the Team Leads control and direct all selection, loading, forklift, and support staff to ensure the accurate selection of product to all stores and affiliates. Actively contribute to a positive, productive, and safe working environment.

• Provide employees with instruction, information, supervision, and facilities to encourage ongoing safe work practices
• Maintain integrity of EXE productivity
• Maintain integrity of health and safety checklists and inspections
• Participate on the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee as required
• Work with Shift Leads and Managers to identify problems and work to make improvements
• Comply with all RSC audit expectations (OH&S, etc.)
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the RSC’s health and safety program by promoting a safe work culture
• Monitor and review all reports and develop strategies for improving RSC productivity
• Prompt implementation of new and or revised RSC programs and standards
• Ensure all checklists are complete, current, and accurate
• Coach, counsel, and discipline as required
• Adhere and implement all applicable company safety standards
• Maintain sanitation standards
• Promote employee engagement, mission and purpose
• Performs special projects and other duties as required

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum of two years' experience in a Retail Support Centre (RSC)
• Previous experience with Material Handling Equipment
• Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, EXE, SAP and WMS.
• Post Secondary Diploma/Degree or relevant Work Experience
• Full engagement with colleagues and warehouse staff
• Well-rounded individual detail oriented with strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Familiarity with the Atlantic Road Network
• Supervise and performance manage a team
• May be required to lift to 50 lbs
• Sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time
• Flexible in their schedule working days, evening or nights as all other duties are required

We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.

Additional Information

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

Middleton Retail Support Centre, Box 790 - 12827 Lower Main St, Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada