Pipeyard Team Lead - Afternoon Shift

NEXT Supply is the new generation of supplier in wholesale Plumbing and Hydronics – setting superior standards in service, product availability and delivery. NEXT has strategically located local warehouses across and beyond the GTA, each with a full quantity of inventory and strong, strategic delivery capabilities.

The Pipe Yard Lead Hand adds value to our Customers and our Co-Workers by being responsible for assisting the supervisor in the oversight and active participation in the daily operations of the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner. This involves being a positive team member by demonstrating strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of warehouse operations, and a commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

Be Integral to Our Customers, Our Co-Workers and Our Community. At Next Supply, we are a respectful and collaborative culture where innovation, integrity and entrepreneurial spirit come together. Life at NEXT is about being part of a hardworking, dynamic and inclusive team. We believe it’s not just what we do, but how we do it that makes a great place to work.

To support these values, this role requires motivation, adaptability, thoughtful decision‑making, honesty, reliability, and a strong sense of ownership and commitment to a positive experience for customers and colleagues.

• Team Leadership: Assist the supervisor with leading a team of Warehouse Associates, providing guidance, training and performance feedback; promote company policies and procedures, and model company values.
• Operations Coordination: Allocate warehouse activities (e.g., receiving, picking, replenishment, loading, returns); coordinate labour requests for other departments as required; effectively prepare for shift, and hand off duties to the next shift, ensuring the next shift is set up for success. Assist the counters customers with pipe pick up requirements within the pipe yard area. Coordinate and report the correction of daily pipe yard inbound and outbound discrepancies, resolve work‑related issues to maintain receiving and picking accuracy.
• MTR/CRN: Manage inbound documentation relating to MTR/CRN for purpose of recording into the database, and has full understanding of the MTR/CRN pick process to be able to ensure customer orders are compliant with TSSA requirements relating to correct documentation.
• Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with the warehouse team, management and other departments to ensure smooth operations. Investigate problems to improve warehouse processes and provide sufficient response to customer’s requests.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Maintain and ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following and promoting company policies and safety procedures and ensuring a clean‑as‑you‑go mentality.
• Assume Associate Role: Provide support to the warehouse team by assuming duties of warehouse associates as required to meet productivity targets and maintain team morale.
• Other Duties as Assigned: As a member of the team, there may be other tasks assigned that aren’t listed above.

• Leadership skills and the ability to work well in a team environment, and model the character qualities listed above.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong English verbal communication skills.
• Basic math functions.
• Good English reading and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (Combi Lift / Propane Forklift etc.) safely and efficiently.
• Ability to use computer software programs such as WMS system, Microsoft products etc.

• Previous warehouse and leadership experience.
• High School or equivalent.
• MHE Certification required or the ability to obtain within three months of employment. On‑site training will be provided if required by the position.

• This position involves standing, walking, and lifting for extended periods, including working outside and indoors for extended periods of…