Distribution Lead, Outbound Shipping

2 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada Plexxus Full time

**Position**: Distribution Lead (Outbound Shipping)

**Department**:DC Operations

**Reports to**: Manager, DC Operations

**Location**: Oakville, ON

**Shift**: Night: Sunday - Thursday

**Status**: Permanent - Full Time

Plexxus is a not-for-profit shared services organization which provides value added services to its Member and Customer hospitals. Plexxus provides Logistics (Distribution, In-Hospital Logistics, Purchasing, Product Support, Accounts Payable), Strategic (Sourcing, Spend Management, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships) and Support and Enablement (Information Technology, Data Governance & Management, Customer Relationship Management, Corporate (Human Resources, Finance), Customer Support services.

**VISION**: Plexxus is the leading shared service organization in Canadian healthcare.

**MISSION**: Plexxus relentlessly delivers value to its Members and Customers through service excellence.

**VALUES**: Excellence, Responsive, Accountable, Collaborative Plexxus serves a diverse group of hospitals consisting of specialty, community based, academic and research hospitals.

Plexxus Member hospitals include: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Lakeridge Health, North York General, Sinai Health, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Scarborough Health Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Michael Garron Hospital, University Health Network, and Women’s College Hospital.

Plexxus Customer hospitals include: Campbellford Memorial Hospital, Haliburton Highlands Health Services, Mackenzie Health, Oak Valley Health, Northumberland Hills Hospital, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Ross Memorial Hospital, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Southlake Regional Health Centre, and Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

We are recruiting a **Distribution Lead, Shipping** to work out of our **Oakville Distribution Centre** and be broadly responsible for the following:
**Accountabilities**:

- Provide functional and people leadership of shift:
Ensure a healthy and safe work environment for all employees and visitors in the Distribution Centre (DC)

Employee scheduling, with consideration to volume, statutory holidays and other fluctuations impacting scheduling

Resolution of day to day operational and personnel issues

Lead staff in following processes related to and independent of Warehouse Management System (SAP)

Ensure adherence to housekeeping standards

Facilitation of daily shift huddles and other employee meetings as required
- Independently lead shifts, ensuring all orders are processed and shipped to customers, adhere to established deadlines, take responsibility for building security and lock up at close of shift
- Input into reporting such as payroll hours, LPH statistics, shift and truck times
- Inform Manager, DC Operations in a timely manner of outbound issues, along with recommendation to mitigate issue
- When required, assist hourly staff with their work
- Assist the Manager, DC Operations with all outbound-related tasks
- Conduct Monthly Productivity Reviews with Material Handling employees
- Encourage teamwork within the team to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded, using huddles and one on one discussions
- Motivate, coach, and train employees providing both informal (on-floor coaching) and formal job performance feedback
- Ensure agency and/or new hires receive adequate training and monitor performance to close any gaps
- Provide informal (on the floor coaching) to employees in the areas of productivity, accuracy, attendance, health & safety and attitude
- Provide just in time performance feedback on a formal basis when needed
- Flexible to work multiple shifts to backfill vacation or illness
- Critically evaluate environment and procedures and offer suggestions to increase safety and efficiency in the warehouse
- Other related duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2 years material handling experience in a fast paced, warehouse distribution environment, using leading-edge wireless distribution technology
- 3-5 years leadership experience for inbound or outbound function in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

**Education**:

- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or recognized equivalent
- Post-secondary education in Business or Logistics an asset
- Licensed Forklift Operator’s Certificate

**Competencies**:

- Customer Focus: Genuine desire to meet customer needs and expectations
- Leading and Developing People: ability to provide strong and motivational leadership to staff in a team environment
- Team Focus: Highly organized, self-motivated team player
- Communication Skills: Required to ensure smooth running of operation and alleviate potential inventory issues
- Computer Skills: Intermediate computer knowledge in a Windows environment
- Technical Skills: Strong mathematical and literacy skills, complemented by excellent visual accuracy; good working knowledge of wireless warehouse management and radio fr

  • Team Lead-shipping/receiving

    3 days ago

    Oakville, Canada Mancor Industries- Speers Rd. Full time

    **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**: The Shipping and Receiving Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of incoming and outgoing shipments by performing the following duties: - Organizes and schedules all incoming deliveries and outgoing pick-ups of product, finished goods, supplies, and materials using most economical and efficient shipping...

  • Area Supervisor

    3 days ago

    Oakville, Canada Tesla Full time

    What to Expect Tesla is looking for a motivated and experienced Supervisor for our highly dynamic parts distribution center in Lathrop, CA. This position will provide supervision of day-to-day operations including receiving, stocking, shipping and all transactions related to said activities. The Supervisor, Parts & Service Warehouse, will also ensure...

  • Warehouse Staff

    20 hours ago

    Oakville, Canada PHC Distribution Ltd Full time

    **PHC Distribution** **Company description** PHC Distribution is a growing distributor of products that serve the plumbing and heating industry. Our Oakville Ontario warehouse is a modern, clean facility that is bright and well laid out. **Job description** Full Time Warehouse Assistant. Mon-Friday 8am to 4:30pm. - Pick and package orders for shipping. -...

  • Technical Service Representative

    20 hours ago

    Oakville, Canada Hayward Industries Full time

    Overview: Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating,...

  • Bilingual Technical Service Representative

    2 days ago

    Oakville, Canada Hayward Industries Full time

    Overview: Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating,...

  • Shipper/receiver

    5 days ago

    Oakville, Canada Polar Sapphire Ltd. Full time

    Our innovative manufacturing process focuses on improving yields and reducing total cost of ownership for our customers. We combine hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy to produce ultra high quality HPA cost effectively utilizing less power and fewer process steps while also delivering industry-leading consistency for our product’s purity and form...

  • Inventory Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Oakville, Canada Laura Canada Full time

    Company Description Laura Canada is an iconic and innovative family-owned retailer housing two leading women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and distribute quality apparel across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 locations and two...

  • Inventory Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Oakville, Canada Laura Canada Full time

    Laura Canada is an iconic and innovative family-owned retailer housing two leading women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and distribute quality apparel across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 locations and two online stores. We...

  • Inventory Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Oakville, Canada Laura Canada Full time

    Laura Canada is an iconic and innovative family-owned retailer housing two leading women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and distribute quality apparel across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 locations and two online stores. We...

  • Inventory Lead

    1 week ago

    Oakville, Canada Laura Canada Full time

    Laura Canada is an iconic and innovative family-owned retailer housing two leading women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and distribute quality apparel across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 locations and two online stores. We...

  • Lead Forklift Operator

    3 days ago

    Oakville, Canada Saxco International Full time

    **Why work at Saxco?** Working at Saxco is a truly rewarding experience that offers a multitude of reasons to thrive in your career. One of the standout factors is the company's unwavering commitment to being supportive, ensuring that employees feel empowered and encouraged to achieve their full potential. At Saxco, innovation is not just a buzzword; it's...

  • Inventory Lead

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 week ago

    Oakville, ON, Canada Laura Canada Inc. Full time

    Laura Canada is an iconic and innovative family-owned retailer housing two leading women’s fashion apparel brands, Laura and Melanie Lyne. Based in Laval, Quebec, we design, produce, market and distribute quality apparel across Canada. We proudly employ over 2,000 dedicated team members and operate more than 140 locations and two online stores. We...

  • Inventory & Quality Associate

    1 week ago

    Oakville, Canada ASL Distribution Full time

    Established in 1959 and recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, ASL Distribution Services Limited (ASL) is a powerful distribution hub for leading North American companies, including Fortune 100 companies. ASL is a dynamic and passionate third - party logistics service provider that offers its clients a diverse range of customized...

  • Inventory & Quality Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Oakville, Canada ASL Distribution Full time

    Established in 1959 and recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, ASL Distribution Services Limited (ASL) is a powerful distribution hub for leading North American companies, including Fortune 100 companies. ASL is a dynamic and passionate third - party logistics service provider that offers its clients a diverse range of customized...

  • Inventory Lead

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago

    Oakville, Canada Laura Canada Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Inventory Lead ensures the inventory moves in, out and around the store efficiently and accurately. You keep our customers and store Associates happy by contributing to the orderly operations of the store, and getting merchandise to the right place as expeditiously as possible using our intelligent inventory routing and tracking...

  • Dispatch Manager

    1 week ago

    Oakville, Canada ASL Distribution Full time

    Cross Border Dispatch **Mission statement**: Our Mission at ASL Distribution is to provide our customers with cost-effective, quality logistics solutions with a commitment to ensure: The right Product - In the right Place - At the right time. In the right condition - The Right Attitude. **Job description**: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Dispatch...

  • Customer Success Manager

    3 days ago

    Oakville, Canada EightSix Network Inc Full time

    Our client, a successful well known 3rd party distribution/logistics company is currently searching for a Customer Onboarding & Success Manager to join their team in Oakville. This is a newly created role due to growthResponsibilities:Develop a system to measure periodic customer satisfaction score against customer goals and expectations. Understand pain...

  • Customer Success Manager

    3 days ago

    Oakville, Canada EightSix Network Inc Full time

    Our client, a successful well known 3rd party distribution/logistics company is currently searching for a Customer Onboarding & Success Manager to join their team in Oakville. This is a newly created role due to growthResponsibilities:Develop a system to measure periodic customer satisfaction score against customer goals and expectations. Understand pain...

  • Customer Success Manager

    3 days ago

    Oakville, Canada EightSix Network Inc Full time

    Our client, a successful well known 3rd party distribution/logistics company is currently searching for a Customer Onboarding & Success Manager to join their team in Oakville. This is a newly created role due to growthResponsibilities:Develop a system to measure periodic customer satisfaction score against customer goals and expectations. Understand pain...

  • Team Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Oakville, Canada Healthy Planet Canada Full time

    We’re looking for a dynamic Team Lead Health Consultant who embodies awesomeness and knows how to lead by example. You bring a strong background in retail sales, leadership and a passion for natural wellness to the team. Our dynamic and talented Team Lead Health Consultants leverage their leadership skills, retail sales background and passion for natural...