Assistant Supervisor, Operations

**Assistant Supervisor, Operations - (TBS) Contract**:

- Requisition ID: 348- Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, N2A 1C2- Job Type: Contract**Who We Are**

Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 30+ Ontario-based brewers Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Contact Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.

**The Role**

We are currently searching for an **Assistant Supervisor, Operations** reporting to the **Manager, DC Operations**. This is a** Full-Time Contract** opportunity for up to 20 months.

For this role, you will require the flexibility to work a scheduled shift between Monday and Friday; mainly supervising day and afternoon operations, occasional nights required.

**Location**

Onsite at the Kitchener Cross Dock Location.

**What You'll Be Doing**
- Supervise the day-to-day activities within a busy unionized Cross Dock environment
- Training of new and existing employees and performance management
- Ensure that customer service targets and goals are successfully met
- Ensure the company’s Health and Safety, Operational and Budgetary efficiencies are met
- Exemplify the Company’s dedication to customer service
- Other responsibilities involve Inventory, Fleet and Warehouse Management, Quality Control, SOX and Audit compliance
- Assist with balancing full goods inventory, empty inventories, and financial records. Maintaining accurate records of shipments received, return of full goods to brewers, ensuring correctness of information entered to the system
- Administer the Human Resources functions of the office within the parameters of Company policy, including assisting with payroll administration, and lost time prevention
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

**Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience**

**Education**
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Post-secondary education is considered an asset.

**Experience**
- A minimum of 1 - 3 years of operations/warehouse experience required
- Previous experience with SAP is considered an asset

**Skills**
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- The ability to make sound decisions in a timely fashion
- Proven leadership ability to effectively manage the team of direct reports
- Above average communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional, courteous, and welcoming manner
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Ministry of Transportation and WSIB regulations would be an asset

**Deadline to Apply**

**What We Offer**

Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength our people We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.

We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, generous paid time off, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.