Branch Operations Lead

Opportunity Information:
Worldpac, a leading name in automotive parts distribution, is looking for a **Branch Operations**Lead** that will be responsible for assisting Assistant Branch Operations Manager and Branch Operations Manager in leading daily warehouse operations.

**Who We Are**

Worldpac's well-respected, industry-leading business model, with a robust technology platform and comprehensive product assortment, is what differentiates us from our competitors. Our Team Members are the reason WORLDPAC has outperformed the industry for over 30 years with an unwavering commitment to our customers and suppliers. WORLDPAC fosters a sense of community, connection, and inclusion.

Our team member’s value proposition includes competitive compensation and benefits, career path development, and a supportive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and personal growth. Worldpac is proud to offer all our team members a workplace that is both challenging and rewarding, with a commitment to enable each of them to achieve their full potential.

**What You Will Contribute at Worldpac**
- Works closely with management team to learn all functions of Branch Management, including operations, staffing, training, branch assets, expense management and budgeting.
- Reviews, understands and follows company safety and security procedures, and serves as a role model to ensure compliance by all team members.
- Maintains a customer service-oriented philosophy in all conduct to self and other team members.
- Reports violations of company policies and procedures and safety concerns to management team.
- Coordinates and communicates with management team to ensure orders are delivered, inventory is maintained, and records are prepared and stored accordingly.
- Uses vehicle to deliver orders or pick up returned merchandise in a safe and courteous manner.
- Other duties may be assigned.

**What You Should Have**

**Education**: High school/secondary school diploma or GED equivalent.

**Must-Have Skills**:

- At least 6 months of previous warehouse experience.
- Be available to open and close the warehouse, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays (as needed).
- Ability to perform basic clerical and physical tasks.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and capability of working effectively with others.
- Ability to read and write comprehensive detailed instructions, correspondence and memos.
- Proficient in basic math skills.
- Detail-oriented and strong time management skills.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
- Willing to get powered equipment certification.
- Must meet all applicable state-specific driver's license requirements prior to driving a company vehicle to perform delivery duties.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) per department standards.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Have excellent multitasking ability
- Willingness to continue to evolve and develop personal skills to meet the changing environment.
- Demonstrated self-starter and motivated individual.
- Ability to challenge upwards - respectful pushback.
- Willingness to learn new skills and gain knowledge about all aspects of the Branch operations.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and prioritization skills.
- Meet all applicable state-specific driver’s license requirements.

**Nice-to-Have Skills (but not**r**equired**)**:

- Bilingual reading/writing/verbal communication skills.

**Physical/Work Environment Expectations**:

- While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is generally high (loud).
- While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, and listen. The team member is frequently required to stoop, kneel, and crouch and occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance. The team member must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

**W**hat**Worldpac Provides to You**

Comprehensive Benefits Package **(US**F**ull-**T**ime roles)**
- Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
- Wellness incentives
- 401(k) with employer match after 1 year of service

Comprehensive Benefits Package **(CAN Full-Time roles)**
- Extended health care, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance
- RRSP with employer match
- Employee assistance program

Beyond Your Day Job
- Paid time off (full-time roles - package varies by role type)
- Paid holidays
- Annual Performan