Operations Supervisor

Lynden Incorporated; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary CAD $60,000–$75,000

Medical, dental, disability, AD&D, and

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid sick days

EAP

Years of service recognition awards

Company picnics

Job summary

Lynden International Logistics ULC in Guelph, ON is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse on the afternoon shift, prioritizing safety and accuracy.

You will schedule and allocate work to hourly staff, ensure GMP compliance, train employees, manage attendance, and participate in improving warehouse efficiency. On-call 24/7 for emergencies; roles may change.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in logistics, business, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of warehouse operations experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse on the afternoon shift.
• Schedule and allocate work to hourly staff to ensure orders are picked, packed, and shipped efficiently.
• Ensure GMP compliance and train staff in GMP and safety.
• Manage attendance records and conduct performance reviews.
• On-call 24/7 for emergencies.
• Improve warehouse efficiency and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Supervisory experience

Inventory analysis

Verbal communication

Education

College or University degree in logistics, business, or related field

Job description

Lynden Healthcareis actively seeking a passionate and professional Operations Supervisor to join our team at our Guelph, ON location on the afternoon shift. The successful Operations Supervisor will use their leadership skills to direct the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner, while always keeping safety as the top priority.

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

LOCATION:

Guelph, ON

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed and direct the activities of warehouse associates working in a GMP environment.
• To schedule and allocate work to the hourly employees to ensure orders will be picked, packed and shipped in an efficient manner. This involves setting procedures to decide which orders to be dealt as a priority, which carrier to use, the time table for trucks coming in and out etc.
• In the case of returns, ensures that they are checked and stocked in accordance with clients’ instructions.
• To maintain employees’ attendance records. Makes sure the employment standards comply with the legislation, and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure all staff are trained in their respective job functions, including GMP training.
• Train employees. Whenever necessary, conduct personal counseling with employees and maintain disciplines.
• To plan staff requirements to meet future operational needs.
• To participate in improving the efficiency of the warehouse operations, i.e. reviews procedures, modifies equipment.
• To oversee the housekeeping of the warehouse, i.e. safety, security, machine maintenance, layout, stocking, inventory control of warehouse materials etc.
• To deal with unforeseen situations, i.e. requests for shipment of life saving drugs under emergency.
• On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for emergencies.
• Roles and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good verbal communication with staff, giving clear and concise instructions. Ability to write clearly is an asset.
• Previous conflict resolution experience.
• Ability to make decisions within well-defined standard practice and procedures.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical skills to solve inventory discrepancies.
• Strong decision-making skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Education Required:

• College or University degree in logistics, business, or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of warehouse operations experience, ideally in a 3PL, supply chain logistics or warehouse environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Lynden’s mission and values guide us to support each other and the communities we serve. Our original philosophy of putting the customer first, working hard, delivering quality, being the best, and having fun throughout still influences everything we do. When working at Lynden International Logistics ULC, you will gain access to a variety of perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 - $75,000 CAD. Please note, compensation may vary based on candidates skills and experience.
• Medical, dental, disability, AD&D, and life insurance benefits.
• Pension plan.
• Paid sick days.
• Access to our EAP (Resources for Living) to better support our team.
• Years of service recognition awards.
• Company picnics.

Lynden International Logistics ULC uses Dayforce recruiting, which has AI features, however Lynden International Logistics ULC reviews applications for each candidate by a member of our recruitment team to assess their fit for the role.