Distribution Supervisor (Full Time) - Brampton, ON

Praxair; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gases and engineering company located in Brampton is seeking a Distribution Supervisor. This role involves supervising warehouse operations, managing inventory, and implementing improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong logistics experience and team leadership skills, aiming to contribute to the efficiency of the distribution center.

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities

Commitment to employment equity

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in warehouse management or distribution/supply chain.
• Experience leading a team of direct reports.
• WHMIS certified is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily functions of the warehouse, including receiving and shipping.
• Leads efforts for process and productivity improvements.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality objectives.

Skills

Logistics

Inventory Management

Problem-solving

Communication

Team Building

Education

Certification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

JDE

Job description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion,
efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Distribution Supervisor (Full Time) - Brampton, ON

We are looking for a highly motivated, talented, and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to support the day to day operations of our ISO 9001 certified Brampton Distribution Centre. In this role you will be responsible for supervising all activities and improvement initiatives by directing and assisting in the receiving, warehousing, inventory management, and shipping of goods, in a professional and consistent manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and organizes all daily functions of the warehouse including: receiving, warehousing, inventory control, picking/packing, shipping, staff supervision, task scheduling, and more.
• Continuously strives for performance and process improvements and leads efforts and ideas for new projects that drive success and results.
• Responsible for productivity initiatives: Overtime reduction, courier negotiations, temporary labour, etc.
• Takes a lead by example approach by training, coaching, and providing day to day direction of team members to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy, which includes managing physical inventories and cycle counts
• Completes inventory adjustments, discrepancy reports, and root cause analysis
• Leads surplus inventory reduction efforts (requires collaboration with branch personnel and sales teams)
• Involved in optimization of replenishment path logistics.
• Monitors and reports to senior management on warehouse KPIs: Stock turns, fill rates, lines picked, etc.
• Maintains electronic and manual documents, files, and records to ensure proper documentation of inventory, items received, and shipped.
• Keeps warehouse safe, clean, and organized, and identifies the need for repairs and/or maintenance requirements.
• Drives compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals in support of supply chain and distribution leadership team objectives.
• Resolution of all supplier and carrier issues
• Completes all monthly warehouse inspections and Safety Trainings
• Consistently puts safety at the forefront of all daily activities and ensures that all staff adhere to all company policies and safety regulations.
• Will be a critical support for the implementation of a new Vertical Lift Module inventory system in 2021.
• Required to work closely with Procurement, Purchasing, Product Management, Retail Branches, and Sales

Qualifications:

• 3+ yrs experience in a similar role such as warehouse management or distribution/supply chain.
  
• Deep understanding of logistics and inventory management.
  
• Previous experience leading a team of direct reports.
  
• Strong understanding of Excel and Microsoft Office Suite required.
  
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a proven ability to multi-task.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team building skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet assigned deadlines.
  
• Experience with JDE an asset.
  
• Experience in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
  
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certified an asset.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, driver’s license and abstract review, and may also include reference checks and employment verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.