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IEM

Promotes Italian wine through international events

Warehouse Lead

Warehouse & FulfillmentPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeSurrey, BC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous warehouse experience is required.
  • Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material flow processes is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities is required.
  • Ability to lift materials and work in a warehouse environment is required.
  • Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when operationally required is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily night shift warehouse operations for the integrated products lean project.
  • Coordinate material receiving, replenishment, issuing, staging, and inventory movement activities.
  • Ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time to support production requirements.
  • Monitor workflow, staffing, and operational priorities throughout the shift.
  • Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and standard work practices.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning, documentation, and material handling procedures.
  • Train, support, and coach warehouse employees on procedures, safety, and operational expectations.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies and warehouse procedures.
  • Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, operational issues, and material shortages.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment.
  • Communicate operational updates and concerns to supervisors, production teams, and other departments.
  • Assist with shift handovers and provide detailed updates to management and incoming teams.
  • Support key performance indicator tracking for productivity, accuracy, attendance, safety, and downtime metrics.
  • Assist in implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and operational performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Leadership or team lead experience is preferred.
  • Understanding of Lean principles and 5S practices is an asset.
  • Experience using scanners, enterprise resource planning systems, or warehouse management systems is preferred.
  • Forklift certification or experience is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated career ambition and a track record of growth and increasing responsibility are desired, with potential to take on broader leadership roles.

About the Company

IEM

Promotes Italian wine through international events

I.E.M. promotes Italian wines worldwide by organizing and managing a range of events such as walk-around tastings, B2B meetings, study trips for foreign wine professionals, and educational seminars. It designs end-to-end promotional programs, secures venues and media partners, coordinates tastings and meetings, and leverages its network of wine professionals and international press to boost client visibility. Its edge comes from over 20 years of experience focused on Italian wine and a turnkey service that handles everything from concept to execution, creating efficient paths to international exposure. The goal is to increase the visibility and international distribution of Italian wines by connecting producers with global buyers, media, and wine professionals.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$360K
Headquarters
Verona, Italy
Founded
1999

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