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DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR – SHIPPING
 
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada.  Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.
 
Kent is locally owned and operated, and we continue to grow in your community. 
This position is open at - 10 Messenger Drive, St. John's, NL A1B 0H6
The primary job function is to plan and direct the daily requirements of the warehouse, shipping department. The right candidate will also be adept at effectively creating, implementing, and directing policies, objectives, and initiatives for the shipping department in conjunction with corporate oversight and goals.
This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to join the Kent team and work with us to implement best practices in in GDP (Good Distribution Practice).

• Customer Deliveries
• Warehouse Operations
• Scheduling & Planning Efficiencies
• Shipping, Receiving and Reverse Logistics
• Location Management

We are looking for someone to be actively engaged in warehouse activities. To be able to supervise, and guide shipping department associates in their daily activities. Develop and build a strong work relationship with inbound and outbound departments as well as drivers on the road.
Primary Duties:

• Supervise a team of shippers.
• Supporting the workload daily and working together with the warehouse supervisor and team  
• Completing all shipping/picking/packing/inventory checks as required for quality control  
• Maintain picking accuracy and responsibility for complete and correct shipments to customers  
• Ensure shipping documents are completed and correct  
• Operate equipment safely  
• Optimize Freight Flow

Skill/Experience/Education:

• Experience in warehouse operations, business processes.
• Operations/warehouse experience on a similar position is preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of MS Office
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships throughout the organization.
• Comfortable speaking with stakeholders from all areas of the business at all levels of leadership.
• Sets and accomplishes challenging goals by leveraging team resources effectively.
• Building supply industry knowledge would be an asset.

Interested? Please apply online.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
 
Kent Building Supplies is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person