Distribution Team Leader

Our Distribution, Transportation and Repair team members play a critical role in our success. They are thorough in ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to work safety, and passionate about providing an amazing guest experience. If you love working as a team and want to help Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you to join us! We are currently seeking a Distribution Team Lead for our Winnipeg Distribution Centre located at 230 Panet Road. As a Distribution Team Lead you will be responsible for supervising and training the distribution team members to meet the company’s strategic, competitive, and internal needs while ensuring an exceptional guest experience. The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Market competitive wages;
• Comprehensive benefits plan and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values.

As The Distribution Team Lead You Will

• Assist with initial training and orientation of new team members to develop furniture handling skills, proficiency in using tools, and high-quality customer service.
• Provide performance improvement suggestions to the distribution supervisory team based on team feedback and observation.
• Understand, follow, and ensure compliance with all safe work practices and rules.
• Ensure that all training and compliance is current and managed with all team members within our safety guidelines.
• Prioritize work assignment and handle multiple tasks to ensure that all distribution assigned task are completed as scheduled.
• Other duties as required.

As a Successful Candidate You Will Have The Following

• High school diploma, with a minimum of 1 year of distribution experience.
• Knowledge on relevant industry standards and guidance.
• Ability to learn in-house computer programs.
• Highly effective decision-making and problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent technical and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change in a business environment.
• Good physical condition with stamina to lift at least 50 – 100 pounds.
• Demonstrate the company’s Values.
• Flexible work schedules to meet the requirements of the operation.
• Criminal background check required.