Manager Unit

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Description

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to manage and lead a team of unionized employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a positive and productive work environment while ensuring that operational goals are met efficiently. This role requires a motivated leader who can drive performance through effective coaching, recognition, and employee engagement. The position is a 6 month temporary position working overnight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage AM dock operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow
• Supervise and lead a team of unionized employees, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Achieve operational objectives as outlined in the operational scorecard
• Monitor and manage employee performance in accordance with operational standards and performance indices
• Continuously improve operational standards through regular performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and recognition
• Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure adherence and alignment across the team
• Prepare and complete various reports and documentation related to operations and employee performance
• Exemplifies and consistently demonstrates our core competencies of communication, innovation, change management, relationship building and leadership
• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post-secondary education is preferred but not mandatory

Experience

• 5 years of management experience, ideally within a unionized environment
• Valid Class 5 (G) license or equivalent
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience with following and enforcing Health & Safety and Labour Canada regulations and guidelines
• Prior leadership experience managing warehouse employees, couriers or transportation personnel
• High proficiency English (oral and written)
• Proficiency in French is considered and asset
• Must be adaptable and willing to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the operation

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 174 - St. John's
Working Conditions & Hours : Warehouse Environment - Monday-Friday overnight

Reports to: Manager District

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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

At Purolator, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fully compliant with Canadian law. As part of the first round of pre-screening, the application process may involve the integration of human oversight with an automated AI solution (“AI Tool”) to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications for the position for which they are applying. This AI Tool assists in automating certain stages, such as resume screening and skills assessments, and helps expedite getting to the initial communication stage with candidates. Any personal information shared with Purolator will be used strictly for the purposes of these job applications in compliance with applicable privacy law. If you have any questions about the process, please contact: TalentCOE@purolator.com

We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed. We hire for attitude and train for skills. To learn more about us and our values, go to www.purolator.com.

At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.