Warehouse Supervisor Mobile Maintenance

Company Description

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

Job Description

De Beers Group has an opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Supply Chain department at the Gahcho Kué Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Logistics and Warehousing Superintendent, this role is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective operation of the Mobile Maintenance Warehousing function for the mine site. The Supervisor will oversee the daily activities of the warehousing function ensuring parts and materials are available to support the timely maintenance and repairs of Mobile equipment. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe work practices and strives for zero harm.

What this Role Entails:

• Adheres to De Beers Canada Safety, Health and Environmental policies and systems;
• Establishes and maintains safe work practices and ensures legal compliance;
• Supervises and manages the effectiveness and performance of warehouse team;
• Manages warehouse operations including receiving, storing picking, issuing and delivering of materials to end-users;
• Initiates and monitors priority expediting requests for critical items;
• Performs regular weekly, monthly, and annual inventory cycle-counting;
• Coordinates outbound shipments of parts and material for return or repair;
• Champions continuous improvement initiatives and implements action to ensure effective warehouse operations;
• Establishes good working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to drive alignment on operations plans and strategies;
• Ensures facility and equipment maintenance is performed in a timely manner; and
• Provides coverage for Logistics Supervisor as required.

This is a site based position working a 14 days in/14 days our rotation.

Qualifications

Formal Qualifications:

• Experience in Warehouse/Logistics Supervision on a remote mine site (3-5 years);
• Experience in Parts Distribution, Inventory Management, Material Handling, Supply Chain and Logistics (10+ years);
• Ability to operate with intermediate proficiency in SAP, MS Office and computerized Inventory Management systems;
• Ability to work strategically and analytically within and external to the department;
• Ability to manage change and navigate through conflict to maintain team effectiveness;
• Ability in seeking different perspective in problem solving and business optimization; and
• Ability to continuously improve the department through inclusiveness, innovation, influence and mentoring.

Beneficial If You Have:

• Journeyperson Parts Technician Red Seal Certification; and/or
• Post-secondary education in a related field.

Please note:

• Preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.

Additional Information

Who We Are:

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewelry retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.

In Canada, we have more than 750 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines.  

At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and the well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Referral

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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