BE Power Equipment is a leading manufacturer of pressure washers, air compressors, generators and water pumps serving industrial markets in over 30 countries. Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, our third generation, family-owned business is focused on designing quality products and delivering exceptional service.
BE Power Equipment was announced as a winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2021 program held annually by Deloitte! This prestigious recognition is a testament to BE’s strong leadership and our commitment on creating an inclusive workplace to achieve our shared goals.
About the Role
Reporting into the Operations Manager, Afternoon Shift Supervisor will be responsible for leading the daily activities of a busy Warehouse team on the afternoon shift. This is a key role in our Operations team, finding better, smarter, more cost-efficient ways to get things done and must be able to create momentum and excitement to implement change.
We are looking for an experienced person who will act as the Operations Manager's right-hand and back-up. Somebody who will have proven ability to drive change, operate in a fast-paced challenging environment, adapt and react quickly, and inspire others to do the same.
You should be a proactive, solutions-oriented self-starter, able to identify areas for improvement and implement them in a timely manner. Previous LEAN experience is an asset.
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday, 3:00pm - 1:30am
Responsibilities:
- Lead the daily operations of the Production, Shipping, Receiving and Material Handling teams by planning and executing workload based on various schedules.
- Ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to while promoting a positive Safety culture.
- Lead a culture of on-going process improvement using KAIZEN and LEAN methodology.
- Ensure all inbound materials are received and accurately recorded in ERP (SysPro)
- Ensure all finished goods are shipped in a timely, cost effective manner
- Actively manage employees to achieve high levels of quality, productivity, and efficiency
- Ensure the Shipping and Receiving area is clean, organized and free of hazards before, during and after each shift (5S).
- Handle employee concerns and issues, including filling out incident reports or other relevant documentation and submitting to JHSC and/or Human Resources.
- Manage employee time and attendance, and updates hours appropriately (PayWorks)
- Support staff planning requirements on a daily and weekly basis in order to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
- Hiring, onboarding and training of new employees
Requirements
- 5+ years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing/warehouse environment
- Experience and interest in training and leading people
- Knowledge of WorkSafeBC safety regulations; safety champion
- Forklift Certified strongly preferred
- Experience with continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) manufacturing concepts is a strong asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Calm demeanor and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing abilities
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time
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All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits
Why work at BE?
- We offer a competitive total compensation package.
- We provide group medical and dental benefits/ insurance with premiums fully paid by the company!
- We care about your retirement savings and offer a matching RRSP program.
- Your wellness matters to us - enjoy our complimentary Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Take advantage of our awesome employee discount programs.
- Invest in your future through our numerous training and development opportunities.
- We have a strong culture to promote from within.
- Enjoy our modern, well-equipped environment with excellent staff facilities.
- We love to have fun! You'll get to participate in regular team building and social events come enjoy everything from pizza and food truck lunches to our annual holiday party!