Warehouse Lead Hand

POSITION TITLE:                      Warehouse Lead Hand 

SHIFT:                                         Day Shift

LOCATION:                               Barrie, Ontario

MacLean Engineering is looking for a skilled and experienced Warehouse Lead Hand to join our growing aftermarket warehouse team in Barrie, Ontario. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team, supplying aftermarket parts for heavy mobile mining equipment to various customers internationally, and to our other Ontario manufacturing plants. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you!

About the Position: The Warehouse Lead Hand is responsible for safety, coordinating priorities, training and the organization of the warehouse department. This position requires proficient, correct, timely and safe execution of the following tasks:

• Ensure department priorities are met including safety, quality, delivery, and other metrics as specified by supervisor.
• Coordinate shipments according to customer requirement, shipping schedule and rush orders
• Ensure audits are completed efficiently and accurately
• Communicate shortages and capacity assessment to the supervisor
• Provide documented input to supervisor regarding peers’ levels of competence, performance, and potential to assist in performance reviews.
• Ensure that a safe working environment is provided in all areas of MEMCO through leading by example, formally identifying unsafe work conditions and assisting supervisor with acting toward permanent corrective measures.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are in safe operating condition.
• Train, and mentor peers, addressing concerns and resolving problems.
• Lead 5S and organizational initiatives and report on status and success of individuals and programs.
• Supporting and participating in Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist supervisor with troubleshooting within cross-functional groups as required.

About You: The successful candidate must have a positive / open-minded team-attitude with excellent communication and time management skills. Willingness to learn, attention to detail, and a high technical aptitude are also required. This position requires some hands-on problem solving (factory and field) along with in-depth analysis using various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Dynamics AX. The successful candidate will have a firm understanding of how to approach problems with different audiences and navigate toward the solution strategically. The following qualifications are required:

• Previous supervisory experience, specifically leadership and problem-solving abilities is required
• Minimum of five (5) years of related materials experience is preferred
• Working knowledge and understanding of material policies and procedures
• Knowledge of our MRP system (D365) is an asset
• Proven communication, organization and planning skills
• Excellent computer skills (i.e. MS Office)
• Post-secondary education in Materials Management or Supply Chain is an asset

About Us: MacLean Engineering has been a leading innovator of underground mining equipment solutions for over 50 years. As we continue to expand our product range and geographic footprint, we remain privately owned and consistently focused on the Company’s founder’s original engineered design imperatives – safety, productivity and enduring quality. MacLean Engineering has three manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, and Barrie. Our workforce is comprised of various skilled trades working together in a safety and quality-oriented environment to produce components and equipment to the underground mining industry, as well as the municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks’ vacation annually
• Paid sick and family emergency time
• Paid overtime after 40 hours worked
• $1.50 per hour shift premium for Afternoon Shift and Weekend Shift employees
• Weekend Shift employees are eligible to be compensated for 40 hours when full 36 hours worked
• Paid lunch break for employees working 10 and 12 hour shifts
• Free coffee!
• Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Employee and family assistance program
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual employee bonus
• $250 annual safety shoe allowance
• $200 bi-annual prescription safety glasses allowance
• Company paid uniforms
• Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

This position is for the following shift:

Day Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.