JANICE NUTTALL
Georgetown,Ontario
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Retail Leader with 18 years of experience in backroom operations, inventory control, and team training within high-volume environments. Organized daily workloads, maintained inventory accuracy, and led teams to troubleshoot operational challenges. Skilled in safety practices and proficient with power equipment and Microsoft Office.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Store Manager
Rexall
09.2015 - 04.2026
- Led a team of 26 employees and coordinated staffing, scheduling, training and daily store operations.
- Managed inventory, ordering, direct vendors and product flow to meet business and customer demand.
- Maintained store compliance, accident reporting, health and safety practices, and loss-prevention controls.
- Trained employees on cash and lottery procedures, performed cash audits, and ensured smooth front-line operations.
- Resolved operational issues through problem solving, decision making, and troubleshooting to maintain workflow.
- Coached employees, delivered performance feedback, and supported corrective action processes to enhance team development.
- Achieved health and safety certification through Rexall training
- Assisted with store Reno and completed on time for grand reopening
- Transferred merchandise out to other stores that we wouldn't be continuing
- Trained my Assistant Manager and today he is Store Manager
- Promoted previous Assistant to Store Manager in another town
- Promoted a key Holder / previous store / to Assistant and today she is a Store Manager
Assistant Manager
Rexall
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Supported Store Manager in daily operations, leading a team of 22 employees to ensure smooth workflow.
- Coordinated employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage during operational hours.
- Received trucks, coordinated product flow, and executed planograms on schedule to maintain inventory organization.
Team Leader, Presentation / Consumables / Backroom
Target Canada
Bramalea
12.2012 - 04.2015
- Led teams of 6–15 employees based on seasonal workload and trained team members on daily routines and safe work practices.
- Maintained vendor processes, 98%+ backroom location accuracy and timely, accurate sales-floor replenishment.
- Managed vendor goods ordering, evaluated vendor execution, and upheld product rotation and quality standards.
- Coordinated major floor-plan and planogram changes with store leadership and logistics teams, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
- Helped build the store team through interviewing and onboarding; ensured employees received appropriate training.
- Trained key store team members on power equipment, fostering a strong safety culture.
- Established standards to enhance guest experience
- Led team transition from red process to green process, improving operational efficiency.
- Actively participated in the performance management process, which includes recognizing and providing meaningful feedback
Mid-Level Manager, Backroom
Walmart Canada Corporation
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Led 3 direct reports and 30 associates in backroom operations, merchandise location and a safe working environment.
- Planned daily task execution and trained/coached associates to enhance accuracy and streamline operations.
- Maintained organized backroom standards to ensure smooth inventory flow and optimal workspace efficiency.
Department Manager
Walmart Canada Corporation
Brampton, ON
09.2006 - 12.2010
- Coordinated daily department tasks, scheduling, price changes, planograms, and merchandise presentation to enhance operational flow.
- Collaborated with backroom team to address out-of-stock issues and ensure accuracy of perpetual inventory records.
- Assisted other departments in executing daily operational priorities to maintain productivity.
Assembler | Shipper Receiver
Dana Corporation
Oakville, ON
10.1995 - 06.2004
- Assembled transmission coolers for multiple automobile plants, ensuring quality and functionality
- Operated press to stamp out parts for assembly, contributing to production efficiency
- Executed stamping process to create parts necessary for assembly
- Loaded and unloaded materials from the furnace after assembly to ensure efficient workflow.
- Operated flame Brazier after assembling cooler once they came out of furnace
Shipper
Dana Corporation
Oakville, ON
10.1995 - 06.2004
- Operated tow motor to transport materials within the warehouse
- Loaded trucks with transmission coolers for timely shipment
- Operated Tow Motor
- Completed Bill of Lading for accurate shipping documentation
Education
Grade 12 -
Erin District High School
Erin, ON 09.1979 - 05.1984
Skills
- Inventory Control & Replenishment
- Planograms & Merchandising
- Warehouse / Backroom Operations
- Vendor & Order Management
- Receiving and Truck Unloading
- Loss Prevention / Shrink Control
- Safety & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Training
- Scheduling & Daily Task Planning
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
- Operational Equipment Management
- Equipment Safety Training
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Data Analysis Tools
Certification
Food Safety (CRFA), completed May 6, 2018
Timeline
Front Store Manager
Rexall
09.2015 - 04.2026
Assistant Manager
Rexall
04.2015 - 10.2015
Team Leader, Presentation / Consumables / Backroom
Target Canada
12.2012 - 04.2015
Mid-Level Manager, Backroom
Walmart Canada Corporation
12.2010 - 12.2012
Department Manager
Walmart Canada Corporation
09.2006 - 12.2010
Assembler | Shipper Receiver
Dana Corporation
10.1995 - 06.2004
Shipper
Dana Corporation
10.1995 - 06.2004
Grade 12 -
Erin District High School
09.1979 - 05.1984