Yard Supervisor - Jobs in Ayr, ON

Job Description

Company DescriptionDo you want a position that is poised for career progression Have you ever wanted to work for a three time winning Canadas top 50 best managed company Do you want to experience a new plant build and put your mark from day 1If you answered yes, then Techo-Bloc is your next career move. We are opening a new production facility in Ayr, Ontario. We are looking for a Yard Supervisor...sound exciting It is!Techo-Bloc produces exceptional paving stones and retaining walls. Our facilities are operated by teams of the highest caliber with the latest technology to deliver superior products. Using the 5S and Kanban philosophies, we are dedicated to a manufacturing collaboration that supports running a “whole-minded” production system, and an excellent way to promote improvement. We ensure our products are functional, durable, and astonishingly beautiful.With soon to be 9 manufacturing facilities (and counting), 30 international patents and over 700 employees, we operate in an exciting and dynamic environment. As we continue to expand, our team members are offered opportunities to professionally develop, learn new abilities and pursue projects that excite them.If you want to work for a company that listens and is dedicated to your progress this may be your next career move!Job DescriptionResponsible for all activities related to the loading, transport and delivery of products in a safe and efficient manner. Work in collaboration with lift drivers, truck drivers and workers in order to achieve performance goals. Keep morale at a high level in order to optimize teamwork, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and see to the continuous improvement of processes.Duties/Responsibilities:Planning

• Work with the production manager in order to optimize delivery schedules and product placement;
• Organize resources in order to optimize productivity;
• Collaborate with maintenance department to determine repair needs and optimal repair time.

Communication

• Positively influence changes, lead by example;
• Constant communication with Plant Manager, Production Manager, other supervisors, Maintenance, Transportation, Fleet, HR, and Customer Service, ensuring the most productive and cost-effective plan is obtained. Encourage a partnership environment.
• Communicate, implement and enforce policies and procedures;
• Collaborate with management team to define administrative needs and requirements;
• Promote the autonomy of the workforce by empowering the employees, giving responsibility, recognizing good work and holding accountable when objectives are not met;
• Display exceptional communication and customer service skills with third party haulers;
• Actively participates in meetings and share relevant information with the team;
• Collaborate with truck drivers to ensure materials are loaded safely and correctly.

Verifications

• Supervise all yard workers and ensure their presence at the beginning of each shift and following each break. Address all events necessitating disciplinary action with the support of HR;
• Ensure that all workers are wearing required equipment (gloves, protective glasses, earplugs, safety shoes, etc.);
• Ensure yard equipment is maintained in an operating function at all times;
• Continuously verify all equipment to ensure its proper functioning and detect potential problems before they occur;
• Use data from reports to identify area of improvements and improve efficiencies;
• Ensure the proper execution of yard activities and ensure their compliance with company policies;
• Verify costs and expenses prior to making decisions (budget)

Deliver Results

• Operate in the most efficient, productive and cost-effective manner;
• Identify the losses/problem areas and make the necessary corrections, adjustments or improvements;
• Optimize efficiency and productivity in order to meet targets;
• Support and participate in developing the business plan, deliver results and be held accountable;
• Have a customer service-oriented approach and commit to meeting deadlines;
• Verify inventory levels on a weekly basis;
• Confirm product loading is correct;
• Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures;
• Ensure training compliance to include new hire forklift certifications and recertifications.

Qualifications

• Have the knowledge, skill, and ability to operate a forklift (Certification);
• Post-secondary education in related field and/or significant related experience
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide money, weight measurement, volume and distance;
• General computer skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Manual dexterity;
• Organization and time management skills.

Additional InformationWhy Join Techo-Bloc

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Referral Bonuses
• Flexible hours Monday to Friday (Ideal schedule for a work life balance)
• Career path opportunities
• Group insurance plan after 3 months of service
• Company matching RRSP
• Free access to a virtual family doctor through virtual care
• Employee discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
• Free Parking
• Family atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP available 24/7)

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.In the yard: Exposure to moving vehicles, very loud noises, humidity/Wet conditions/Heat/Cold and elevation of heavy merchandise;Other duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The use of the masculine gender has been adopted to facilitate reading and has no discriminatory intent.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Quick Apply

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