Shipping & Receiving Team Lead

Company:          ASSA ABLOY Canada

Reports to:         Plant Manager – Gallery Specialty Hardware, ASSA ABLOY of Canada

Location:            North York, Ontario Canada

ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions provides end-users (healthcare facilities, schools, universities, military, commercial buildings, etc.) with unsurpassed security and life-safety solutions and the essential support services (LEED consultation, code compliance, access control system integration, product research and selection, specification writing services, technical support, etc.) to ensure well-functioning doorway systems in the commercial building industry. This is all accomplished by combining the strengths of industry-leading door and hardware brands.

We are currently seeking a Shipping & Receiving Team Lead to be based in our Gallery Specialty Hardware office in North York, Ontario Canada.

Job Summary

As the Shipping & Receiving Team Lead, you are a dynamic, flexible, and hardworking leader that will be responsible for leading the Warehouse Team, delivery operations and assisting with the maintenance of the organization’s manufacturing facility. You will ensure our products are available to meet the Customer's needs as well as ensuring warehouse assets are maintained to meet the supply chain demands.  You will provide coverage and manage the duties and responsibilities of the Plant Manager when required (vacations / personal days).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all customer orders are shipped accurately and on time
• Interact with customers onsite for shipments, and schedule couriers for pickup
• Receive inbound freight, and properly stack and pack products onto shelves for inventory while ensuring adequate stock levels
• Track Work Orders, including prioritizing workflow, ensuring product demand meets customer timelines
• Organize and assign tasks for the Shippers/Receivers and follow-up for completion
• Participate in the communication and rollout of projects, implementations and changes
• Assist with training, mentoring, and guiding employees pertaining to daily operations and processes
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
• Active participation with Health and Safety initiatives
• Assist in the maintenance and safe upkeep of all tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Ability to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor and able to behave effectively in all situations
• Highly organized and is able to multi-task and make decisions independently

Education and Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in a Team Lead or Supervisor role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience supervising and leading projects
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and JDE

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment; some dust and noise
• Ability to continuously stand for extended periods of time
• Lifting, bending, and moving products, carts, and skids

Our Benefits

• Employer-paid Benefit plan
• Competitive Retirement plan
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• A stable and growing industry!

Interested applicants (internal & external) can apply online at www.assaabloy.com/career

ASSA ABLOY welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.