Supervisor, Operations - Automation (BDL) Contract, Port Coquitlam

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Supervisor, Operations - Automation (BDL) Contract Requisition ID: 1759

Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, V3C 0B6

Job Type: Contract

Who We Are Officially established in 1995, but with historical roots dating back to 1971, we know a thing or two about how to deliver beer. BDL is a private joint venture company owned by Labatt Breweries of Canada and Molson Coors Breweries that provides wholesale distribution of beer and the collection of returnable, refillable and recyclable beer containers within the four Western Canadian Provinces, Northwest Territories and the Yukon. Our mission is to serve our customers and communities responsibly and with integrity, striving to deliver superior distribution that is efficient and cost-effective. We’re leaders in providing a healthy and safe working environment, and a role model in environmental leadership with the goal to continuously preserve our planet! Apply now and find out more about our team. #TBS123

The Role We are currently searching for a motivated

Supervisor, Operations - Automation

to oversee warehouse operations in a dynamic, automated, and unionized environment. This vacancy is a

full-time, 12 month contract

opportunity and reports to the Assistant Manager, Automation. This role combines hands-on operation of robotic equipment with leadership responsibilities, including supervising employees, managing performance, and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs). The availability to work all shifts in a 24-hour operation is a requirement for this role.

Location On-site at the Port Coquitlam Distribution Centre

What You'll Be Doing

Provide leadership and front-line supervision of employees in an automated and unionized warehouse environment

Hands on operation of robotic automation equipment including alarm recovery, diagnostics, and analysis

Managing performance of employees

Responsible and accountable for daily throughput numbers and automation KPI

Planning, organizing, and managing workflows to maintain efficient and effective warehouse operations

Able to understand and demonstrate strong business acumen

Ensure that customer service targets and goals are successfully met

Ensure the company’s Health and Safety, Operational and Budgetary efficiencies are met

Perform other related projects and duties as assigned

Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills&Experience Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Post secondary Degree or Diploma is required

Experience

1-3 years of mechanical, electrical or instrumentation experience is required

5+ years of related experience required, preferably in a unionized environment

3+ years of supervisory experience in unionized work environments within a manufacturing, warehousing, and/or distribution facility setting

Previous experience using HMI (Operator Interface) to operate automated equipment would be considered an asset

Previous experience with robotics or related equipment would be considered an asset

Skills

Knowledge of Occupational Health&Safety, Ministry of Transportation and WCB regulations

Understanding of, and the ability to interpret provincial legislation as it relates to labour relations and labour codes

Demonstrated people management skills and leadership qualities

Strong time management skills, works well under pressure and with tight timelines.

Strong problem solving skills: able to define the problem and generate appropriate solutions in a timely manner

Superior multi-tasking, critical thinking, and communication skills (including written, oral and interpersonal)

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What We Offer Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.

The base hourly rate for this position will range between $31.68/hour and $38.47/hour.

We work to recognize you in meaningful ways and in addition to providing a competitive compensation, we are pleased to offer a health benefits program with no waiting period, employee&family assistance program, recognition programs, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.

*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weare committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion&Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provideemployment accommodation in accordance withprovincial legislation.If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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