Warehouse Lead Hand

For 100 years, Nedco has been a cornerstone in the electrical industry. With branches across Canada, Nedco, a division of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc., is pleased to offer one-stop shopping for a wide range of quality products such as communications, wire and cable, distribution, lighting, data, home integration and security. As the Warehouse Lead hand, Wire and Distribution, you will set the pace for the day and successfully lead the team in achieving set KPI's while ensuring all processes are followed. What you'll be doing : * Assist and conduct daily shift meetings. * Supervision of warehouse associates, making sure that the Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions are being fallowed and the Key Performance Indicators are achieved * Proactively bring to the attention of management any operational issues as they develop and assist in finding resolution. * Liaise with internal departments such as Inside sales, Sales, Transportation, Shipping and Receiving and Inventory to investigate and resolve operational and customer issues * Conduct pre-start safety inspections and follow all workplace safety procedures * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times. * Interface with other branches located in BC for rush and special requests * Prioritize workload and work in a safe and effective manner * Responsible for accurate receipt and put away of all wire products inbound on a daily basis * Operate and adjust machinery to cut and spool wire and cable according to precise measurements and customer requirements. * Work with Manager to prioritize all orders, and other work duties * Ensure the quality of all assigned tasks, through a double check, spot check or quality assurance processes * Resolve or escalate any issues that affect productivity or flow * Create and maintain open lines of communication with the Warehouse Manager by keeping them informed at all times. * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives * Other duties as assigned What you bring to the table : * Demonstrated strong leadership with excellent interpersonal skills must be a resourceful self-starter * Team player skills with demonstrated abilities to interact well with all levels of associates * Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs safely and regularly. * Counterbalance and reach truck experience & certification is an asset * You have good communication skills and like the idea of leading and coaching a team * Cable cutting experience * Intermediate computer skills * Ability to work in a face paced environment Employee Value Proposition Joining Nedco means choosing a company that listens to its employees. Nedco accelerates progress, all the while respecting its people, their culture and diversity. As a Nedco employee, you will have the opportunity to: * Think ahead * Work with a great team * Make a personal impact * Learn from the best * Earn the career you want Nedco is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to the Canadian marketplace. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in Fitzii. We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please visit www.nedco.ca (http://www.nedco.ca/) for other career opportunities.