Program supervisor Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Company Description

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From the moment we opened our doors in 1981, we knew we wanted to be different. The people who work here are special, and that’s what makes us special. Our team members uphold the standards we set long ago by making the exceptional everyday, building relationships with our customers and with each other, and finding a place where their potential meets opportunity.

Job Description

This position is responsible for supervising the driving team and contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing and distributing products to our retail stores, ensuring alignment with all MTO regulations, traffic laws, and Food Safety standards. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise the driving team to ensure that tasks are completed in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.
• Ensure team compliance for all government regulations, traffic laws and Farm Boy policies.
• Communicate a daily post shift report and provide to the Warehouse Management team as required.
• Assist in training of staff, ensuring their ability to complete and maintain daily tasks such as: logs, reports, and driving tasks in adherence to government regulations, traffic laws, and Farm Boy policies.
• Strict adherence to all Farm Boy Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures and policies to ensure safety of staff, products and surroundings.
• Be accountable for the delivery operations during the shift.
• Make sound business decisions, ensuring the best interest of the organization at all times.
• Accurately complete order assembly, loading or unloading of product onto the trucks, and the delivery/pick up of goods.
• Receive and ship goods according to regulations, laws, and Farm Boy standards.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing product.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, truck, and warehouse.
• Monitor all goods coming and going from the warehouse to ensure correct paper work is in order.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of AZ driving experience, valid AZ licence (Class 1 or A), with a clean driving record check.
• Previously demonstrated experience supervising/leading a warehouse team will be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of warehouse and driver operations, procedures, and equipment.
• Superior quality and customer service standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Superior time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Fluency in both official languages shall be considered an asset.
• Flexible schedule, including afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Unavoidable exposure to dangerous or unpleasant environmental elements such as noise, dirt, dust, vibration and changing temperatures.
• Prolonged exposure to cool/damp working conditions.
• Lack of control over work pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control.
• Provide service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
• Required to lift, carry or handle heavy objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Must be capable of climbing, reaching, lifting, twisting and bending for prolonged periods of time.

Additional Information

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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—including those with non-traditional career paths.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.

We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.