Team Lead - Operations

TVH Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TVH CANADA LTD. is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead to coordinate and supervise distribution activities, ensuring alignment with service and cost objectives. You will lead the warehouse inventory team, oversee receiving, storage and stock tracking, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires forklift certification, strong inventory controls, and the ability to train staff, conduct audits, and generate reports for management review in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lead Hands role and supervisory responsibilities.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the warehouse inventory team to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee inventory management processes, including receiving, storing, and tracking stock.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Coordinate with other departments to forecast inventory needs and plan accordingly.
• Train and mentor team members on inventory procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
• Conduct regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and address discrepancies.
• Optimize warehouse layout and storage systems to maximize space utilization and accessibility.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Collaborate with purchasing and logistics departments to coordinate inventory replenishment and shipments.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, cycle counts, stock movements, and discrepancies for management review.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to inventory management.
• Handle escalated issues and provide guidance to resolve inventory-related challenges.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork among warehouse staff.
• Assist the Lead Hand and DC Assistant Manager with general operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support warehouse operations and achieve organizational goals.

Skills

Forklift certification

Inventory management

Team leadership

Report generation

Job description

TVH CANADA LTD.

Job Title: Warehouse Team Lead

Manager: DC Assistant Manager

Department: Operations

Purpose

Responsible for coordinating and supervising all distribution activities in a manner that is consistent with company service and cost objectives.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the warehouse inventory team to ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee inventory management processes, including receiving, storing, and tracking stock.
• Develop and implement inventory control procedures to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Coordinate with other departments to forecast inventory needs and plan accordingly.
• Train and mentor team members on inventory procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
• Conduct regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and address discrepancies.
• Optimize warehouse layout and storage systems to maximize space utilization and accessibility.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Collaborate with purchasing and logistics departments to coordinate inventory replenishment and shipments.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, cycle counts, stock movements, and discrepancies for management review.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to inventory management.
• Handle escalated issues and provide guidance to resolve inventory-related challenges.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork among warehouse staff.
• Assist the Lead Hand and DC Assistant Manager with general operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support warehouse operations and achieve organizational goals.

Knowledge and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This is a Lead Hand role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Experience

Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before both internal and external customers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Special Skills

Forklift certification is required.

Ability to use scales in order to determine inventory counts.

Knowledge of optimal warehouse space utilization.

Physical Demands

Typical duties performed at company facility during regular day including handling products and serving walk-in customers.

Ability to be on feet and mobile most of the day required.

Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance.

Working Conditions & Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee is occasionally required to work in high, precarious places.

Most activities will be performed in a warehouse environment with seasonal climate.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

There will be times when working before or after regular scheduled shifts may occur to meet the demands of the business needs.