Distribution Team Lead

Superior Sany Solutions, a division of Imperial Dade Canada, a leading national distributor, has a position available in Sherbrooke. The Distribution Team Leader supports the supervision of all picking and receiving activities while minimizing disruptions to customer service. They must support warehouse employees while maintaining a good working environment and promoting health and safety in the workplace.

Imperial Dade is a leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies, printing papers, and equipment across North America. With a strong and growing presence in Canada, we proudly serve Canadian businesses and communities with the highest standards of quality, reliability, and service.

A Deep Canadian Legacy

Imperial Dade Canada is deeply rooted in the country, with over 135 years of Canadian history and a workforce of 1,500 Canadian employees. Our operations span 35 locations from coast to coast, including Saint John, Newfoundland and Vancouver, British Columbia—ensuring efficient service and local support nationwide. We are incorporated in Canada, and our 100% Canadian leadership team ensures that decisions for Canada are made in Canada.

Trusted by Canadian Businesses

We are a key distributor partner to many Canadian manufacturers, supporting long-standing relationships and ensuring the timely availability of high-quality products. Our Canadian customer service team understands the unique needs of Canadian businesses and delivers tailored solutions with a local touch.

**Responsibilities**:

- Actively participate in daily warehouse activities.
- Be self-motivated, reliable, and conscientious.
- Have good decision-making skills and be able to work independently.
- Demonstrate leadership, supervise, and support warehouse staff.
- Assist the supervisor with semi-annual and annual evaluations of warehouse staff.
- Promote a culture of safety among staff at all times. Ensure that safety procedures are strictly followed and that tasks are performed safely and efficiently. Participate in monthly health and safety meetings and warehouse safety inspections.
- Support and ensure the smooth running of activities related to order fulfillment, picking items, receiving stock, and maintaining inventory.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective customer service both internally and externally.
- Ensure that staff productivity and error elimination targets are consistently met.
- Provide orientation and ongoing training.
- Ensure the warehouse is kept clean.

Qualifications:

- Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of computers and computer systems.
- Personal assets: exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge and experience of general warehouse management practices and procedures, including order fulfillment and receiving services.
- Experience with forklifts, loading and unloading trucks.

Working / Other Conditions:

- Work on site in a dry, climate-controlled warehouse.
- Mandatory use of personal protective equipment provided by the company.
- Minimal to moderate exposure to hazardous conditions, noise, and vibrations typical of a warehouse environment.
- Repetitive physical activities, including but not limited to lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling weights up to 50 lbs (23 kg) throughout the shift.
- Ability to operate standing material handling equipment, as required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work extended hours, which may be required from time to time.

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.