Retail Operations Supervisor (Full Time) - Kelowna, BC

• Provide leadership and direction for day-to-day operation over a team of production employees to meet demand of both external and internal customers
• Coordinate production to meet daily distribution requirements — including daily shuttle needs as well as long haul shipments cross country.
• Support Day to Day Distribution requirements
• Lead reliability, compliance, quality and safety programs for assigned area; ensures required government and/or environmental regulations are met
• Ensure team is fully trained in, committed to, and conduct their activities in accordance with all aspects of Linde Safety and Quality systems and requirements, coordinating quality and safety training with Compliance Manager
• Monitor production/manpower levels within area of responsibility to ensure continued efficiency while anticipating problems and assisting with developing contingencies, reporting to plant management any problems, issues or production needs
• Coordinate and communicate with counterparts to ensure smooth operation between shifts and proper handoff of production
• Identify issues and lead improvement plans in production processes, shift schedules, overtime levels, training, etc., reporting all activities to plant management
• Manage and escalate equipment and product quality issues
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of production supplies
• Oversee and manage inventory levels and complete TDG shipping documents
• Support 5S and Lean Projects and continuously identify ways to reduce plant operating costs through the incorporation of Operational Excellence strategies
• Handles routine personnel issues including training, coaching and counseling subordinates

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor Degree preferred

• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial plant environment required
• 2+ years managing and developing employees required
• Experience working and/or managing in a union environment preferred

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