Operations Supervisor

Clear Destination Inc.; Caledon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. seeks an Operations Supervisor to lead the morning shift (6:30am–3:00pm) at our Ontario facility. You will oversee health and safety, operational performance and customer relations, while guiding continuous improvement and people development.

You will schedule labor, coordinate picking/packing, monitor KPIs, ensure on-time deliveries, and maintain a safe, efficient environment. The ideal candidate has distribution and supervisory experience in a fast-paced 3PL setting.

Qualifications

• Five years Distribution experience (3PL experience would be an asset).
• At least two years supervisory experience, preferably in a 3PL Operations role.
• Computer literacy in MS software and proficiency with WMS.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the labour requirements for the shift to ensure production goals are met within the budgeted cost structure.
• Complete shift briefings to ensure effective communication of relevant information to all employees.
• Assign and follow up with operators and warehouse staff on task duration and completion times.
• Ensure sequences of orders are picked based on priority shipments and customers, reducing waiting times for drivers and rush loads.
• Hold team members accountable for proper picking and packing procedures and for meeting quality standards.
• Monitor, analyze and report daily/weekly departmental performance via KPI tracking.
• Approve all labour hours daily using Agile in adherence with company policies and payment accuracy.
• Provide daily feedback and conduct performance appraisals; address disciplinary situations with documentation.

Skills

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

College Diploma in Business Management with focus in Logistics Management

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

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.