Warehouse Supervisor

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description :

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY :

The warehouse supervisor ensures the efficient and effective reclamation processing sorting pricing and distribution of donated goods under the direction of the Thrift Store Manager. The incumbent will provide team leadership to warehouse Mission Partners and will be responsible for the daily administration and operation of the warehouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :

NOTE : Not all incumbents perform all the duties described above but perform a similar range of duties.

• Monitors participates and / or supervises production and / or distribution operations of the thrift store warehouse.
• Meet and exceed key performance metrics of the organization (i.e. production price per unit etc.)
• Participates in strategizing for better collection warehousing processing and distribution of goods between Salvation Army stores.
• Assists in the onboarding and training of new mission partners in warehouse duties and tasks.
• Assists in the hiring discipline and termination of employees and / or volunteers; acts as a team lead and supervises performance Health & Safety and employee / labour relations.
• Identifies and resolves issues conflicts and challenges with key staff persons and supervisors.
• Assists in the annual PEACs (Performance Excellence and Coaching) for the team.
• Ensures the satisfaction of donors and mission partners.
• Ensures overall compliance with all policies and procedures including safety procedures by implementing and monitoring Health & Safety policies and best practices.
• Establishes staff schedules and under the direction of the Thrift Store Manager addresses vacancies as they arise (i.e. no shows medical or vacation absences etc. to ensure adequate staffing levels. Works cooperatively with the Retail team to ensure the store has what it needs to operate at maximum success levels (i.e. Sales)
• May assist with uploading time sheets into payroll software.
• May manage the loss prevention program in compliance with the budget; prepares financial and other requested reports as required.
• Ensures sound and gracious donor relation practices are consistently exercised and that policies and procedures regarding donation refusals / turn-aways etc. are implemented effectively to ensure items received support revenue generation.
• Oversee bailing operations recycling and garbage management for Ministry Unit.
• Maintains a clean and organized warehouse as well as all operational workspaces (i.e. pricing machines and c can / trailer units)
• Ensure the warehouse fleet such as conveyor trucks baler forklift and compactors are in working order.
• May collect and processes goods for emergency and / or disaster services (i.e. clothing household goods per supervisor or caseworker request)
• In coordination with Store Manager and Property Coordinator be responsible for cleaning maintenance repairs in / outside and grounds maintenance of entire building.
• Informs Thrift Store Manager of any purchases or repairs that may be required and forecasts expenses needed for yearly budgetary considerations.
• Participates regularly in Thrift Store Leadership Team meetings.
• May be called upon to participate in contribute to and lead segments of Thrift Store staff meetings. Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive culture in the warehouse and actively build a culture of respect and teamwork.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT :

M ANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY :

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The incumbent will work in assigned Thrift Store location (both retail store and warehouse / sorting areas) The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions :

Education Qualifications and Certifications :

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Skills and Capabilities :

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $18.99 to $23.73 with a maximum of $28.48.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Forklift,Warehouse Management,Warehouse Experience,Warehouse Distribution Experience,Warehouse Management System,Supervising Experience,Logistics,Hazmat,Warehouse Supervisor Experience,3PL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 18 - 23