Operations Supervisor

Clear Destination Inc.; Bolton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Bolton, Ontario is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead shift activities, health and safety, performance, customer relations and continuous improvement.

You will schedule labor, brief staff, supervise operators and warehouse personnel, monitor KPIs, ensure on-time picking and packing, and uphold OHSA standards while developing your team.

Qualifications

• Five years of distribution experience; 3PL experience is a plus.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a logistics setting.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and MS Office.
• College diploma preferred in Logistics/Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule labour to meet production goals within the budgeted cost structure.
• Complete shift briefings to communicate information to all employees.
• Assign and follow up with operators on task duration and completion times.
• Prioritize order sequences for picking to reduce driver wait times and rush loads.
• Ensure proper picking and packing procedures and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitor and report KPI/KAIs for the shift.
• Approve daily labour hours in line with company policy and payroll.
• Coach staff and conduct performance appraisals; handle disciplinary matters.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and uphold OHSA requirements.
• Engage with customers to develop strong relationships and assess service needs.

Skills

Distribution experience

Supervisory experience

MS software

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Attendance and punctuality

Education

College Diploma in Logistics/Business Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor will be responsible for all facets of the operations on the shift. This involves leading all aspects of health and safety, operational performance, customer relations, continuous improvement, and people development.

Monday to Friday - Morning shift 6:30am-3:00pm

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule the labour requirements for the shift to ensure production goals are met within the budgeted cost structure.


• Complete shift briefings to ensure the effective communication of relevant information to all employees.


• Assign and follow up with operators and warehouse staff on the length of time required for tasks to be completed by noting tasks assignments and communicating approximate time of completion,


• Ensure the sequences of orders are picked based on priority shipments and priority customers therefore reducing extensive waiting times for drivers, RUSH loads and late deliveries,


• Hold Team Members accountable for ensuring proper picking and packing procedures are followed and that all production meets or exceeds Client’s quality standards.


• Monitor, analyze and report daily/weekly departmental performance through effective KPI tracking and data collection for respective shift.


• On a daily basis approve all labour hours using agile in adherence with company policies, maintaining accurate record keeping ensuring proper payment of employees for the shift and cost allocation to customer accounts.


• Provide daily feedback to employees through coaching and administer performance appraisals. Handle all disciplinary situations appropriately and in a timely manner with appropriate supporting documentation.


• Maintain close interaction with customers to develop strong relationships while assessing service requirements; communicate where appropriate.


• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.


• Fulfill the duties of a supervisor under the Occupational Health and Safety Act including safety, violence and harassment laws.


• Accountable for the monitoring, achievement and improving of Performance/Activity Indicators (KPIs & KAIs) pertaining to operational efficiency, quality and safety within the facility.


• Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years Distribution experience (3PL experience would be an asset)


• At least two (2) years supervisory experience, preferably in a 3PL Operations role


• Computer literacy in MS software.


• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)


• Exemplary attendance and punctuality

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Centricity


• Fostering Culture


• Collaboration


• Problem Solving & Decision Making


• Managing Through Change


• Developing Self & Others


• Planning & Results Orientation


• Communication


• Always Improving Mindset


• Business & Financial Savvy

EDUCATION

• Preferably a College Diploma in Business Management with focus in Logistics Management and/or the equivalent in experience.