Distribution Centre Receiving Supervisor

E.B. Horsman & Son; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established electrical distributor is seeking a Distribution Centre Receiving Supervisor in Surrey, Canada. This full-time role involves supervising warehouse operations, coordinating daily activities, and ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive distribution experience, supervisory skills, and relevant certifications. The company offers benefits including health insurance and a profit-sharing program.

Benefits

Birthday off

Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits

Annual profit-sharing

Employee share ownership program (ESOP)

RRSP matching after 1 year

Access to EBH University for growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of distribution/warehouse experience and 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
• Forklift operator certification and first aid certification required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work on your feet for 6–8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities including receiving and packing.
• Assign daily tasks and manage time-off requests.
• Oversee cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

High school completion

Post-secondary education in management

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management Software

RF scanners

Job description

Overview

EB Horsman & Son is a fifth generation family owned, successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying out our mission statement of helping our communities thrive since the 1900s. At EB Horsman & Son, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. If you’re qualified, we’d like to hear from you.

Onsite work location

Located at 19295 25 Ave, Surrey, BC V3Z 3X1, this full-time position offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule, ensuring 40 hours per week with no weekend shifts.

What we offer

• Birthday off
• Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits
• Annual profit-sharing
• Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
• RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
• Access to EBH University for personal & professional growth

Why this role matters

The Distribution Centre Receiving Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring that EB Horsman & Son’s warehouse operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This position oversees daily staffing and receiving activities, supports Material Handlers, and maintains high standards of accuracy, productivity, and safety. By coordinating people and processes, the Supervisor ensures that products are received, stored, and distributed properly to support EBH branches and customers.

What to expect in the role

• Operational Leadership: Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, putaway, packing, and cross-docking. Monitor workload distribution, ensure timely order processing, and review staff performance.
• Staff Coordination & Training: Assign daily tasks, manage time-off requests, and support recruiting needs. Lead, train, and cross-train staff to achieve safety and performance goals while ensuring coverage during absences.
• Hands-on Support: Perform Material Handler duties when needed to train or assist team members. Provide backup for Warehouse Administrator and Distribution Centre Manager duties as required.
• Inventory & Quality Control: Oversee cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and discrepancy investigations. Ensure products are handled, labeled, and stored correctly to minimize errors and damage.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce workplace health and safety standards, conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
• Communication & Reporting: Share daily updates with the Distribution Centre Manager, help lead staff meetings, and report on productivity and accuracy metrics.

Ideal candidate profile

• High school completion (post-secondary education in management / leadership is an asset)
• 3+ years of distribution / warehouse experience and 1–2 years of supervisory experience
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with Warehouse Management Software (WMS) and RF scanners is an asset
• Forklift operator certification and first aid certification required
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work on your feet for 6–8 hours per day
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Our Core Values — Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future

Teamwork | Integrity | Continuous Improvement | Resilience | Empowered

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.