Operations Supervisor

Apex Industries Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Dartmouth, NS is seeking an Operations Supervisor to manage the warehouse and production team. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and overseeing shipping operations. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a warehouse setting and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time position offering opportunities to develop and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in warehouse supervisory function and/or production shop.
• Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse/production shop team and field service.
• Coordinate scheduling with Project Managers.
• Ensure timely shipping of Fabrication shop orders.

Skills

Warehouse supervisory experience

Operational knowledge

Safety systems knowledge

Forklift certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview
Apex Industries Door Openings Solutions Group is currently accepting resumes for an Operations Supervisor for its Dartmouth, NS branch. The role is a full-time position reporting to the Operations Manager. The primary role of this position is to manage the warehouse/production shop team and field service and installation technicians.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Project Managers on field service and installation technician scheduling and availability.
• Manage the team handling distribution and storage of all freight, products, and supplies that come in and out of the branch warehouse and shop.
• Ensure all Fabrication shop orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules.
• Assist with maintaining inventory levels to meet internal and external demand of products.
• Vehicle Fleet and equipment (Vans, Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, etc.) management.
• Maintaining a safe work environment.
• Responsible for warehouse, production shop, and field technician Health and Safety compliance.
• Participate in Branch Health and Safety Committee.
• Resolving work issues and recommending ways to improve.
• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials.
• Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, or equipment.
• Assess the need for, and arrange the purchase of, moving equipment like trailers, forklifts, crash pads, dollies, and so on.
• Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters; adjust where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and specifications.
• Implement and monitor performance metrics for shipping and receiving.
• Hiring, training, and developing new operations team employees

Requirements

• A High School diploma or a GED.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in a warehouse supervisory function, and/or production shop.
• Construction site experience would be an asset.
• Experience in the installation of doors, frames, hardware, dock levelers, or overhead doors would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management.
• Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse documentation, with good writing skills.
• Good financial and business awareness.