Distribution Supervisor

2 weeks ago

Langley, Canada The Salvation Army - NRO Full time

Langley Distribution and Recycling Center

As Distribution Supervisor, you are responsible overseeing and providing the courteous and timely pick-up and delivery of product to and from stores and donors. You exercise safe and careful driving and material handling procedures in accordance with established Safe Work Procedures, CVOR requirements, and Salvation Army policies, procedures and guidelines, and the Collective Agreement.


The specific tasks for this role within the Salvation Army Thrift Stores are not necessarily limited to those listed below; the Trucking Supervisor should bring a spirit of collaboration, effective communication, composure, and service orientation to the team, in order to achieve success.


Job Duties

  • Supervision of Distribution Associates, Truck Drivers and Truck Helpers
  • Development of daily manifest ensuring appropriate dispatch of trucks to stores, corporate partners, landfills, etc.;
  • Maintaining and submitting the daily, weekly attendance reports;
  • Assign schedules to employees according to production quotas;
  • Generate Ideas and implement changes in process and use of equipment to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce cost, and improve employee morale;
  • Ensure warehouse cleanliness is maintained as per the standards;
  • Ensuring that truck maintenance, servicing, and repairs are completed as per schedules;
  • Ongoing performance management of employees; conducts coaching and disciplinary processes in consultation with Manager and Employee Relations;
  • Ensuring completion of the daily inspection of trucks and equipment used in the DRC (e.g. Forklift Trucks);
  • Ensures all driving teams and trucks are in compliance with all provincial commercial vehicle legislation;
  • Oversee daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicles, and maintain documentation;
  • Maintains up to date and current knowledge of legislation and company policies (Health & Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts, and Collective Agreement);
  • Ensure stores and donors are provided with courteous and diplomatic service;
  • Maintain accurate supply inventory;
  • Maintains professionalism, and composure in all conversations or situations;
  • Coordinates preventative maintenance appointments of Fleet trucks;
  • Ensure secure safe handling and delivery of internal paperwork and supplies between locations;
  • Demonstrating work methods to new employees;
  • Contact waste management, recyclers as needed.

Health & Safety

  • Know and work in compliance with provincial Acts and Regulations, as well as company policies;
  • Ensure procedures for the transport and storage of Hazard Goods are followed;
  • Ensure protective devices or clothing are worn, and maintained as required;
  • Provide prescribed equipment, materials and protective devices to workers;
  • Take all reasonable precautions for the protection of workers;
  • Address and report any hazards or contraventions of the Act or Regulation to manager;
  • Report any injury or illness to manager;
  • Ensure all workers complete the required health and safety training;
  • Do not indulge in any boisterous conduct or horseplay during working hours;
  • Know and use safe work practices.

Distribution Supervisor Skills and Qualifications

  • Has completed grade 12 or equivalent education;
  • A minimum of 23 years' supervisory experience in warehousing, trucking, and distribution management (or another combination of education and experience equivalent);
  • A proficient communicator capable of interacting with various internal/ external partners;
  • Possesses superior time management skills and are results driven;
  • An effective leader with the ability to manage and measure work and motivate others in the achievement of established objectives;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel), internet, and payroll and time keeping systems;
  • You hold a valid Class 5 Driver's license and have certificate/experience with forklift operation and with First Aid;
  • Experience working in a union environment;

We provide

  • A passionate fast paced retail environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service;
  • Firsthand experience of the impact of our work in our communities.

Competitive compensation
including:

  • Staff discounts
  • Employer paid RRSPs
  • Vacation (3 weeks/ 6%)
  • Paid sick time
  • Group Benefits
  • Leadership Development Training

You can expect
To join a hands-on work environment where you will be required to physically move through our operation while adhering to daily goals;
We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs; days, evenings and weekends (

Please Note:
Our stores are open for shopping Monday to Saturday; Sundays we are open to receive donations).

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all of our employees, CSA approved footwear is required for all Retail and DRC positions within N

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