Assistant Production Manager

Job Description:

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations and performance within the fulfillment centre. In addition to acting as the primary liason between the company’s functions within the fulfillment centre, this role manages all outbound flow within the warehouse and is responsible for all staff relations and the performance of the team. The Assistant Production Manager is the champion and leader of health, safety and security in the fulfillment centre.

Job Responsibilities:

• Daily performance of the fulfillment centre
• Champion of health, safety and security aross the warehouse
• Consistent identification of opportunity areas for improvement, and working with the broader team to evaluate and implement
• Management of the scheduling, payroll and leave management of all warehouse employees
• Manage the workflow of all outbound activity within the facility
• Evaluate and execute the hiring and termination of any warehouse employees, with support of Human Resources
• Ensure day’s orders are efficiently processed, packed and ready for shipping as per manifests
• Manage and support team leads and other senior warehouse staff, including position development and coaching
• Act as liason between warehouse and other departments regarding promotions, special events and other company initiatives that may impact or rely on increased production
• Establish, communicate and manage key metrics to ensure maximum productivity within warehouse operation
• Monitor and evaluate all Health and Safety best practices on warehouse floor, ensuring superior level of compliance by all staff
• Work directly with Human Resources to develop, execute an manage new policies and training initiatives
• Evaluate staffing levels on ongoing basis to ensure levels are available to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Work as a senior leader of the Well.ca team, executing on company-wide goals

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in a warehouse environment
• Excellent leadership qualities, verbal and written communication skills, technical analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required
• Strong computer and good communication skills along with good mathematical skills are required
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to motivate team
• Passion for Health & Safety
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds. Physically able to work in a production environment

About Well.ca:

We believe that Canadians should never have to compromise on the health, wellness, baby and beauty products they choose for themselves and their loved ones – so we are empowering them lead healthier and happier lives by delivering wellness on their terms.
We’re a fast-growing, proudly Canadian company that’s passionate about our customers, our business, and the products we sell!

Why Join Us?

FUEL YOUR PASSION. Be inspired every day to lead a better lifestyle. You’ll constantly discover health & wellness products, information and inspiration.
GROW A COMMUNITY. We are about much more than one-time product-based transactions. We are nurturing a community of engaged employees, customers, and experts alike.
GET THINGS DONE. We are agile and creative problem-solvers.
EMBRACE CHANGE. Things change fast online, so we do too! Be part of making change.
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY. We are ego-less, and ready to own whatever job needs to be done.
BE HAPPY & HEALTHY. We’re seriously ambitious when it comes to helping Canadians be happier and healthier – and we practice what we preach.

Location:

Guelph, ON