Porter Warehousing & Distribution Inc. is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Warehouse Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this exciting opportunity is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations and personnel to ensure compliance with regulations, quality, processes, and safety requirements. The Warehouse Supervisor is a key contributor to the achievement of the businesses strategic plan and operational deliverables.
About Us
We are growing as Canada's preferred 3PL warehousing, distribution, and order fulfillment solutions provider.
How do we do it? We deliver superior service to our clients through effective and efficient material handling that meets the client's requirements. We are also invested in our employees and live our Core Values by providing a safe work environment, work-life balance, training, development, and growth for employees in our business.
The opportunity will be located at our P14 Warehouse - 1680 - 140 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5V 1R6 .
About You
As a team leader and relationship builder you are organized, innovative, focused, and a collaborative decision-maker who promotes a respectful, safe. and professional work culture. You are an expert developing and maintaining continuous improvement initiatives and your customer service and communication is second to none. Team development, task, and time management, and problem-solving are key contributors to your success. Your attention to detail is uncompromising to ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance. If this sounds like you and you have experience leading a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment and rapidly growing business, keep reading because we want to hear from you!
Duties
Responsible for effective warehouse space management to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of product storage and movement
Schedule and direct the workforce daily tasks to meet client requirements and operational and team member deliverables
Ensure compliance with company policies, safe operating procedures, client requirements, and governing regulations
Provide timely team member coaching or corrective actions as required
Responsible for addressing employee concerns and escalating as required
Conduct team members performance reviews, training, and recommends professional development
Facilitates team toolbox talks and liaisons between various departments, client, and management to ensure accurate and timely warehouse activities information flows
Completes reports and paperwork in compliance with client requirements, governing regulations, and quality standards
Conducts incident investigations in collaboration with safety or management and completes reports
Reports all product damage in compliance with company and client procedures
Supports dispatching functions and resolves receiving and shipping variances between the parties
Responsible to ensure facility good housekeeping standards are maintained and for reporting equipment and building deficiencies to the appropriate department
Ensures deficient equipment is locked and tagged out
Participates in the warehouse/client audit processes
Occasional travel to meet operational requirements
Other duties as required.
Skills and Qualifications
Must-Have
Must have a high school diploma with a minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience and 3-5 years' warehouse experience. A certificate in leadership is considered an asset.
Must be able to operate machinery and successfully complete third party and on-site testing and certification requirements.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and other databases and spreadsheet applications
A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's license and reliable transportation is required.
Nice to Have
3PL warehousing experience.
What's in it for you?
Our leadership team values your voice and is committed to your growth and success. We are dedicated to being our best and hire the best!
We offer a competitive salary based on experience.
Pension plan
Paid vacation
Comprehensive benefits package
Learning and development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Social events, free parking, and more
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online to be considered. This positing will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. No recruiting firms, please.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Supervisory: 3 years (required)
Warehouse: 3 years (required)
Language:
Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
Class 5 Driver License (required)
Work Location: In person