Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Supervisor

Thermon; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in process heating solutions is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Supervisor in Edmonton. The role involves overseeing safety, quality, and productivity in shipping and receiving operations, while managing a team and implementing continuous improvements. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a diploma in logistics or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' supervisory experience in a warehousing environment.
• Minimum two years' experience managing schedules, workflow, safety, personnel, and equipment.
• Minimum five years' experience driving counterbalanced forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the performance of employees in the warehouse, shipping and receiving departments.
• Ensure all employees wear the required PPE to safely complete job tasks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of warehouse, receiving and shipping functions.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Planning and organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Material Management, Transportation, or Logistics

Job description

Who We Are

Thermon Canada Inc. is a World leader in Process heating systems. We are currently experiencing rapid growth due to global expansion.

We design and manufacture heating and filtration systems for the Energy sector primarily Oil, Gas, Nuclear and process heating applications.

Thermon has an established record of innovation and excellence. We recognize this is only possible with the hard work and dedication of our employees. We strive to maintain a dynamic and diverse workforce.

We offer environments where collaboration, mentoring and professional growth are encouraged. Ideal candidates for our team will recognize the value of being a part of an organization that not only provides a competitive wage but that also promises a great career.

Through our values, Care, Commit and Collaborate, Thermon strives to be the world leader in industrial process heating solutions by creating a culture of passionate people that are dedicated to anticipating customer needs.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Planning Manager, the Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for the safety, quality, and productivity of the receiving, shipping, warehouse and THT packaging departments. This role also involves providing hands-on support to the teams when necessary.

What You Will Do

Safety:

• Ensure all employees wear the required PPE to safely complete job tasks.
• Maintain and ensure safe operating conditions for all material handling equipment and tools.
• Coordinate activities with the Maintenance department.
• Promote safe material handling techniques and ensure daily inspections of equipment.
• Ensure proper storage of materials on racking and in designated storage locations.

Team Leadership and Employee Management:

• Supervise the performance of employees in the warehouse, shipping and receiving departments.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and prepare training plans for supervised personnel.
• Conduct department tailgate meetings.
• Monitor and approve employee time-off requests via the Workday platform.
• Communicate job expectations and coach employees.
• Interview, select, train and develop staff.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of warehouse, receiving and shipping functions and processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency in these areas.

Receiving:

• Ensure incoming products are received accurately and promptly.
• Organize the Returned Material area and ensure products are returned to stock locations or departments promptly.
• Maintain organization and housekeeping in the receiving area and outdoor lot.
• Inspect and document any damaged products.
• Move materials from the receiving area to the warehouse or stocking area after QC inspection.

Warehouse:

• Ensure efficient and safe movement of stock into and out of the warehouse.
• Implement and maintain efficient material storage methodologies to improve picking efficiency, material locating, and storage space utilization.
• Oversee security of stock and warehouse.

Shipping:

• Ensure drivers depart with appropriate shipping paperwork.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Lading for outbound freight using a warehouse management system.
• Schedule or monitor air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products.
• Supervise workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
• Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pick-up of goods.
• Process necessary invoices for payment.
• Identify and correct errors on packing lists and invoices.
• Monitor shipping orders and ensure shipping quantities match picking documents.
• Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure coordinated delivery times and locations.
• Update the system with freight movement information and assist in resolving discrepancies.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Minimum five years' supervisory experience in a warehousing environment.
• Minimum two years' experience managing schedules, workflow, safety, personnel, and equipment.
• Diploma in Material Management, Transportation, or Logistics, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years' experience driving counterbalanced forklifts in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Knowledge and experience in custom-related processes is an advantage.

What You Bring to This Role:

• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, results-focused work environment.
• Self-directed with minimal direct supervision.
• Superior analytical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehousing principles, FIFO, material flow, and continuous improvement.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce and value teamwork.
• Commitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal customers.