The Warehouse Supervisor we are seeking will be responsible for the efficient operation of the warehousing and shipping functions. Primary responsibilities encompass leadership and supervision of one shipper, product inventory, packaging, unpackaging, shipping, and improving warehousing productivity. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
- Responsible for leading the day-to-day receiving and shipment of finished products, parts or assemblies. This includes daily communications with internal and external customers.
- Support various groups including Sales, Service and Operations to ensure materials are received, stored, and issued accurately and in a timely manner.
- Supervises and directs warehouse staff, including training, motivating, and performance management.
- Responsible for the improvement of existing manual warehousing processes to comply with Health and Safety regulations.
- Upgrade and manage the warehouse processes to optimize movement and storage of materials
- Manage material storage to ensure that storage and handling requirements are followed, damages are minimized, and errors inherent in warehouse operations are controlled.
- Produces reports/documentation as required .
- Maintain knowledge of WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act as well as all related governing legislation.
- 5+ years of experience in warehousing with at least 3 years in management roles of increasing levels of responsibility.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are a must.
- Has knowledge of warehouse management tools and is computer literate.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Has a "sense of urgency" given tight deadlines and expectations, enthusiastic and assertive, highly organized, and can mentor direct reports.
We are looking for a person who is obsessed with cleanliness, order and details. If this sounds like you, please visit our website at www.tundrasolutions.ca/careers for more information.