Warehouse Supervisor - Third Shift
Date: Oct 24, 2024
Location: Grimsby, Ontario, CA, L3M 4H5
Company: John Deere
There are 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before in our 185-year history. Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
Primary Location: Canada (CA) - Ontario - Grimsby
Function: Operations
Title: Warehouse Supervisor - Third Shift - 109322
Candidates applying for this position must be eligible to work in Canada.
Your Responsibilities
As a Warehouse Supervisor at the Grimsby Regional Distribution Centre, you will be responsible for the supervision of full-time and seasonal warehouse staff on your assigned shift (3:30 PM EST to Midnight) to ensure all safety, productivity, quality, and operational execution goals are achieved. In addition, you will:
- Supervise semi/highly skilled production employees on your assigned shift to ensure product delivery within established safety, quality, and productivity expectations; allocate work to a team of subordinates and review completion
- Responsible for achieving departmental goals & objectives; respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance; monitor the performance of the team; provide coaching to team members to develop their skills
- Be the first-line liaison between the production employees and the management staff and thus also serve the function of representing the company's interests with the shop floor staff.
- Follow the organization's health, safety & environment policies, procedures, and instructions; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviours within the team and take appropriate action.
- Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
What Skills You Need
- 3+ years of experience in an operations environment or similar experience, with a focus on maintaining/improving a safe work environment
- Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities while delivering sustainable results
What Makes You Stand Out
- Ability to work within diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities while delivering sustainable results
- Demonstrates a philosophy of serving others above all other priorities
- Focuses on well-being and growth of employees and other stakeholders
- Demonstrates and practices listening, stewardship, empathy, and commitment to personal growth
- Build and sustain trusting relationships
- Demonstrate ability to manage conflict
- Ability to drive employee engagement and development
- Effective at providing feedback and coaching
- Certifications in health and safety training
Education
University degree or college diploma with a focus on operations, or equivalent work experience.
In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
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