Operations Support Coordinator (Afternoon Shift)

Metro Supply Chain; Elora; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement match

Wellness programs

Company events

Job summary

Metro Supply Chain in Ontario, Canada, is seeking an Operations Support Coordinator for the afternoon shift (3pm-11pm). You will execute the shift's order fulfillment work plan using WMS, coordinate order allocation, replenishment, and freight flow to ensure accuracy, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes scheduling tasks, releasing customer orders, and supporting value-added services, while monitoring queues and reporting delays to management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience using a Warehouse Management System.
• Strong planning and scheduling abilities with attention to deadlines.
• Customer-centric mindset and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate order allocation and batching per shift plan.
• Monitor WMS queues and report delays to management.
• Plan value-added services and ensure on-time staging.
• Oversee inbound/outbound freight flow and trailer yard movements.
• Prepare carrier paperwork and maintain dock/trailer records.

Skills

WMS experience

Team coordination

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS software

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

Operations Support Coordinator

Afternoon shift: 3pm-11pm

Summary

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Operations Support Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the order fulfillment work plan for the shift. Utilizing Warehouse Management System (WMS) best practices, the OSC coordinates order allocation, replenishment, and the flow of inbound and outbound freight throughout the warehouse with a focus on accuracy, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with management to understand the volume and resource scheduling plan for orders and the respective deadlines which must be achieved.
• Uses the work plan for the shift in allocating orders in small manageable batches respecting best practices and limiting work queue intervention.
• Ensures customer orders are released to operations to enable completion as per management’s order fulfillment work plan.
• Plans and ensures any value-added services such as stickering, MH10 labels and consolidation of LPNs is completed before final staging.
• Monitors the WMS work queue to ensure work is being completed as per the order fulfillment work plan and reports any delays immediately to management.
• Schedules, allocates and sets task priorities for customer rush orders.
• Uses Outbound Order Progress Display/Load Planning Operations to monitor order progress to ensure timely completion of order picking.
• Identifies and reports to management any reoccurring interruptions, errors or opportunities to improve the workflow.

Inbound And Outbound Freight

• Using the inbound and outbound schedule assigns work to MHE Operators and monitors the flow of work throughout the shift.
• Uses WMS to monitor receiving and shipping task progress to ensure timely completion of scheduled loading and offloading.
• Assigns work and work instructions to Team Members for the manual offloading of trailers ‘lumping’.
• Ensures customer rush order delivery commitments are met.
• Identifies and reports to management any reoccurring interruptions, errors or opportunities to improve inbound and outbound freight flow.
• Records in WMS delivery of received inbound trailers not yet put-away to a location.
• Closes customer orders in Receiving Truck Operations.
• Prepares all inbound and outbound transport carrier paperwork, including customer specific requirements.
• Records and maintains trailer numbers and dock door numbers in WMS.
• Monitor Load Planning Operations and ensures the site has adequate empty trailers to meet outbound shipping demand, advises carriers or CSR where there is a shortfall.
• Oversee and control the arrival, departure, movement and storage for trailers in the yard.
• Communicates with drivers to move trailers within the yard to ensure inbound and outbound trailer requirements are adequate.
• Maintains CHEP inventory.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years hands on experience using a Warehouse Management System

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

• Completion of secondary school is preferred

Why Join Us

• Work in an environment where safety is our first priority
• The opportunity to build a career with a growing company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being
• A Retirement Savings Program with a company match
• Company team wear allowance
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Company sponsored social events
• Community volunteering

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace where people feel included and valued. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation for a special ability or need during the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of our Human Resources Team.