Weekend Warehouse Supervisor

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
The warehouse supervisor ensures the efficient and effective reclamation processing sorting pricing and distribution of donated goods under the direction of the Thrift Store Manager. The incumbent will provide team leadership to warehouse Mission Partners and will be responsible for the daily administration and operation of the warehouse.

Monitors participates and/or supervises production and/or distribution operations of the thrift store warehouse.
Meet and exceed key performance metrics of the organization (i.e. production price per unit etc.)
Participates in strategizing for better collection warehousing processing and distribution of goods between Salvation Army stores.
Assists in the onboarding and training of new mission partners in warehouse duties and tasks.
acts as a team lead and supervises performance Health & Safety and employee/labour relations.
Assists in the annual PEACs (Performance Excellence and Coaching) for the team.
Ensures overall compliance with all policies and procedures including safety procedures by implementing and monitoring Health & Safety policies and best practices.
Establishes staff schedules and under the direction of the Thrift Store Manager addresses vacancies as they arise (i.e. no shows medical or vacation absences etc. May assist with uploading time sheets into payroll software.
Ensures sound and gracious donor relation practices are consistently exercised and that policies and procedures regarding donation refusals/turn-aways etc. Oversee bailing operations recycling and garbage management for Ministry Unit.
Maintains a clean and organized warehouse as well as all operational workspaces (i.e. pricing machines and c can/trailer units)
Ensure the warehouse fleet such as conveyor trucks baler forklift and compactors are in working order.
In coordination with Store Manager and Property Coordinator be responsible for cleaning maintenance repairs in/outside and grounds maintenance of entire building.
Informs Thrift Store Manager of any purchases or repairs that may be required and forecasts expenses needed for yearly budgetary considerations.
Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive culture in the warehouse and actively build a culture of respect and teamwork.
Works under the direction of the Thrift Store Manager Warehouse Operations and in cooperation with the Community Engagement and Resource Manager Corps Officers and Management team.
Warehouse Mission Partners at assigned Store other Mission Partners External: Donors/Supporters

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Minor material responsibilities (proper safekeeping of donations) The incumbent will work in assigned Thrift Store location (both retail store and warehouse/sorting areas) The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions: Truck Fumes Work schedule may impact life (weeknights & weekends) Licensed Forklift Operator A minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience required.

Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Armys health and safety policies and procedures.
The ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required including Child Check (if appropriate).
Possesses the personal qualities and attitudes that respect and maintain the spirit dignity and individuality of the donors customers and Mission Partners Able to work in a consultative diplomatic and tactful manner
Able to work cooperatively and effectively with staff donors and the public
Technical Learning
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.