Team Leader

2 weeks ago

Thorold, Canada Book Depot Full time

Team Leader - Permanent, Full-Time on Afternoons

We want you to join our team

Located in the beautiful Niagara Region, Book Depot Inc. is a Canada’s Best Managed Company with an award-winning Waterstone Most Admired culture - and we’re an innovative leader in the bargain book industry for more than 30 years Today, our massive 500,000 square foot distribution facility pushes the limits of technology to process new stock and ship all over the world every day.

At Book Depot Inc. we believe that reading is at the heart of Enchanting the Mind, and it is our shared purpose to bring this purpose to life - one book at a time. Our culture and everything that we do is guided by our core values:

- WE NOT ME - we understand that success is fleeting if we don’t put others first
- KICK SOME MOON DUST - we believe that the key to greatness is to be willing to go where no one has ever gone before
- RIDE TOGETHER. WIN TOGETHER. - we believe that the whole TEAM is greater than the sum of its individual players and Together Everyone Achieves More
- WE EAT THE STINKY CHEESE - we have a curious mind and never stop learning
- WAKE UP. BE AWESOME. REPEAT. - we believe that working hard is the result of a great attitude and passion for living each day at our best, and
- NO DONKEYS - we know that life is too short to work with, or do business with, those that think and act like donkeys.

We are looking to grow the Book Depot Inc. family with enthusiastic and driven individuals who share our values and passion for achieving results within an environment of continuous growth and innovation.

Our Opportunity

**Main responsibilities**:

- Working afternoon (Monday to Friday, 3:45 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.) shifts as assigned, arriving on time and ready to work
- Working closely with the Group Leader to understand the team’s performance metrics, and mentoring and supporting individual team members to achieve their best results
- Coaching, mentoring, and training team members with process improvements, practices and playing a lead role in onboarding new team members
- Identifying and resolving issues impacting the team’s engagement and performance, with the support of the Group Leader as required
- Ensuring team members are aware and compliant with company policies and practices
- Promoting a clean, organized, safe and supportive team environment
- Upholding safe work practices in accordance with Book Depot Inc.’s Health and Safety Program
- Identifying and participating in process improvements, including Lean, and other projects as required
- Regular lifting of totes and boxes that weigh approximately 45 lbs.
- Working effectively and conscientiously with your team members and completing book-handling tasks in various departments as required (i.e., sorting, restock, shipping)
- Carrying out book-handling tasks that require all-day standing and repetitive movements including: bending, squatting, and lifting
- Maintaining Book Depot Inc.’s standards, productivity, and accuracy levels
- Using our warehouse management computer software to ensure the accuracy of our inventory and/or customer orders
- Other related responsibilities as required

**Qualifications, skills, and abilities**:

- Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience coaching, training, and mentoring within a warehouse setting is an asset
- Positive attitude, punctual and strong work ethic; ability to work in a high-performing and fast-paced work environment
- Good understanding of computers
- Good English communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong attention to detail, identifying and sharing continuous improvement opportunities
- Ability to work independently, while part of a team

**Other considerations**:
Our full-time opportunities include great perks such as health and dental benefits and an Employee and Family Assistance Program with 100% employer-paid premiums after the fulfillment of a waiting period, paid time off to volunteer and live out our core purpose of Enchanting the Mind, and a $75 reimbursement on a new pair of safety shoes. Please note that CSA approved ‘green triangle patch’ safety shoes or boots are required for all of our positions.
- Book Depot Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations necessary._

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