warehouse supervisor

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Retail business

Tasks

• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work related problems
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Dispatchers and radio operators
• Purchasing and inventory clerks
• Shippers and receivers
• Storekeepers and parts clerks
• Transportation route and crew schedulers
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software
• Purchasing software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available