Distribution Supervisor

Imperial Dade Canada; Delta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in Delta, British Columbia is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee operations in their Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate will focus on safety, efficiency, and leadership, ensuring high standards are maintained. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with responsibilities including supervising staff, promoting safety, and improving processes. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, providing a great opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off Package

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory experience in distribution environment.
• Experience leading in a unionized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to all warehouse employees.
• Promote a culture of safety and ensure procedures are followed.
• Identify process improvements to achieve operational metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Customer Relations

Education

College Diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Transportation Tracking Systems

Job description

Imperial Dade Canada, leading national distributor, has a job open in Delta, British Columbia. The person hired will work to ensure warehousing leading standards throughout the Distribution Centre with a high focus on health and safety, cleanliness, working conditions of the facility and ensuring material handling equipment is maintained operational ready. Using analytical data and operational metrics the successful applicant will be expected to meet performance goals and identify operational efficiencies whilst delivering the first class experience our customers expect from us daily.

The shift of this position are nights, 9:30pm-5:30am Monday to Friday.

Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S and Canada. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 80+ branches.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to all warehouse employees.
• Promote a culture of safety at every opportunity with employees. Ensure safety procedures are being followed strictly and that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervise the daily workflow in the areas of order picking, receiving and truck loading.
• Identify process improvements, increase efficiency and productivity to achieve budget targets and operational metrics.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure effective internal and external customer service.
• Ensure standard productivity and error standards are consistently met.
• Provide orientation and ongoing training.
• Assess manpower requirements necessary to maintain established service levels.
• Support co-workers on day shift / night shift when required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will have 2+ years’ supervisory experience in a transportation/operational/distribution environment.
• A College Diploma or a equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred, within distribution, logistics and transportation.
• Transportation routing experience.
• Experience leading employees in a unionized work environment.
• Experience in training, motivating, coaching employees.
• Excellent written/oral communication and listening skills.
• Ability to multi-task and have excellent time management skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and customer relations skills.
• Excellent leadership, customer relations and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate with Windows based software programs, Transportation tracking systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
  
  

Working/Other Conditions

• Indoor office environment, within a dry climate-controlled warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Prolong periods of sitting, and computer and phone use.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment – company supplied.
• Ability to work extended hours, which may be required from time to time.
• Willing to travel for onboarding/training purposes.
  
  

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

At Imperial Dade, we offer an exciting environment in which to work, learn, and grow professionally. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, Pension, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package.

Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please contact [e-mail], or call [phone].