Team Leader

PERI; Bolton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (including paramedical), Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Company Matching RRSP

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Bonus

Job summary

PERI in Bolton, Ontario is seeking a results-driven Team Leader to oversee day-to-day yard operations, including Shipping, Receiving, Repairs and Quality Checks, ensuring productivity and a safe, organized work environment.

You will lead a cross-functional team, optimize labour and equipment use, and mentor staff while aligning daily activities with PERI's goals. The role requires supervisory experience, outdoor yard work, and forklift operation knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in outdoor yard environment preferred.
• Diesel-powered counterbalance forklift experience is an asset.
• Experience in logistics coordination or inventory management.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and monitor daily workflows to meet operational goals.
• Ensure quality standards for materials and processes.
• Optimize labour, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency.
• Identify improvement opportunities in processes and procedures.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy with regular checks and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead and mentor team members, fostering accountability and customer service.
• Track attendance and handle payroll duties weekly (UKG).
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training new team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Outdoor yard experience

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Health & safety knowledge

Recruiting & training coordination

Education

Post-secondary education (College diploma, University degree) or equivalent

Tools

UKG payroll system

Job description

Scope Of Position

We are seeking a results-driven and hands-on Team Leader to oversee day-to-day yard operations. This role will play a key part in maintaining productivity and efficiency, while fostering a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment. The Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring that Shipping, Receiving, Repairs, and Quality Checks are executed accurately and in alignment with company targets. The Team Leader collaborates closely with management to plan and coordinate daily activities, ensuring alignment with PERI's overall goals and vision.

Operational Oversight

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Lead the team and monitor daily workflows to ensure operational goals and deadlines are met.
• Ensure quality standards are achieved for both materials and processes.
• Optimize the use of labour, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Identify improvement opportunities such as process, procedure, documentation, and personnel.
• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained at a high level by performing regular inventory checks and addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence in customer service.
• Track attendance and ensure payroll duties are completed on a weekly basis (UKG).
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training new team members.

Health & Safety

• Apply a thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company safety policies to promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure that employees adhere to Health & Safety policies/procedures.
• Identify and establish proper control measures for possible workplace hazards.
• Ensure employees are trained on all applicable equipment.
• Ensure regular safety talks, toolbox meetings and training sessions are being conducted.
• Ensure regular workplace inspections are completed.
• Assist with incident, accident, and near miss investigations.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

• Post-secondary education (College diploma, University degree) or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience working in an outdoor yard environment is an asset.
• Previous experience operating a diesel-powered counterbalance forklift is an asset.
• Experience in logistical coordination and/or inventory management.
• Dedication to promoting and maintaining the highest standard of workplace Health & Safety.
• Practical knowledge of employment standards and Health & Safety standards.

What Your Benefits Will Be

• $70,000 - $83,000 per year
• Health (including paramedical), Vision & Dental
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company Matching RRSP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Bonus

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

PERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.