Team Lead (Shipping/Receiving)

Job summary

The Team Lead oversees daily warehouse activities by providing guidance to employees and ensuring shipping timelines are met. They are responsible for managing dock operations, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and maintaining production efficiency through KPI monitoring.

Job details

Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta Hours: Monday - Thursday (6:00 am to 4:30 pm) The Team Lead is responsible for oversight of the daily activities of the warehouse by providing guidance and direction to employees. This position ensures that the team is aware of shipping timelines, provides status updates throughout the day and troubleshoots bottlenecks. Position Tasks: Set and follow Leader Standard Work daily Complete Start-Up Checks Assess manpower and break coverage continually with Value Stream Supervisor to ensure all timelines are maintained Support the shipper/receiver on dock management and communication between plants and carriers on deliver times. Work through delivery delays and adjust schedules to support expedited items. Conduct daily huddles with team to inform on progress and demands Regularly update cell board and dash boards and review operator efficiencies Utilize KPI metrics to compare actuals and to foster continuous improvement Support operators with material needs, upcoming jobs and continuous coaching Ships, receives, and records the movement of goods, materials, and inventory for a company Administer and support cross training initiatives Adhere to Cam Tran safety policies and procedures Perform other duties as assigned Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with others Well organized and able to make independent judgments Able to work in a team environment Qualifications: Experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment. Experience working with multiple carrier companies. Operate a forklift, winch, or other machinery used for transporting or shipping materials. Knowledge of the product and plant operations. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in lean manufacturing systems, Production Control and Quality System. Working Conditions: 10-hour shifts with potential for overtime. Tasks are repetitive. Work is conducted in an indoor manufacturing environment around various pieces of equipment. Environment can be hot during summer months. Heaving lifting is required occasionally. For materials in excess of 50lbs employees use overhead crane or may require the assistance of two or more people. Operation of machinery in the production process, operation of forklift. Fast paced, high pressure, efficiency driven environment. Physical Requirements: Example for Production: Lifting: Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Environment: Work in a facility with loud noise, extreme temperatures, and environmental stressors. Physical Activities: Sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, crouch, reach, and grasp as needed. PPE: Wear required PPE, including eye and hearing protection, gloves, and safety toe footwear. Dexterity and Vision: Manual dexterity and specific vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment). Stamina: Stand for long shifts. Skills: Effective communication, basic math skills, and teamwork. Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and address hazards. Why Join Cam Tran Competitive salary and benefits Clean, safety-first workplace with ISO 9001:2015 registration Growth-oriented, values-driven culture Cam Tran welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Team Lead oversees daily warehouse activities by providing guidance to employees and ensuring shipping timelines are met. They are responsible for managing dock operations, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and maintaining production efficiency through KPI monitoring.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment and proficiency with lean manufacturing systems. The role requires the ability to operate machinery like forklifts and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Team leadership
• Shipping and receiving
• Warehouse management
• Lean manufacturing
• Production control
• Quality systems
• Forklift operation
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• KPI metrics
• Safety compliance
• Scheduling
• Problem solving
• Coaching
• Cross training
• Physical Stamina
• Manual Dexterity
• Lifting Ability
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Effective Communication
• Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9000 Series
• Management
• Computer-Aided Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Packaging And Labeling
• Forklift Truck
• General Mathematics
• Warehousing
• Leadership
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Machinery
• Operations
• Production Process
• Team Leadership
• Timelines
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Shipping and Receiving Representative
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

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