SUPERVISOR, WAREHOUSE

Baxter International Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Warehouse Supervisor in Mississauga, where you'll oversee warehousing operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and lead a dedicated team. Your leadership will drive efficiency and optimize processes in a critical healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs routinely.
• Capability to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing warehouse receiving and shipping operations.
• Maintaining proper inventory control procedures and documentation.
• Motivating staff to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your role at Baxter

Working in our Warehouse Mississauga, the Warehouse Supervisor will oversee and coordinate activities related to warehousing, transportation, and inventory control. The role involves ensuring efficient utilization of warehouse and transportation resources and optimizing the flow of goods for distribution. Given the handling of medical equipment, the environment requires meticulous attention to detail and strict compliance with process and handling requirements. The Supervisor will lead and motivate the warehouse team, set objectives, and define responsibilities to ensure team success.

The Warehouse Supervisor must adhere to Environmental Health & Safety standards, follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and collaborate with the Warehouse Manager and Quality Managers to implement changes and achieve both local and corporate goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing warehouse receiving and shipping operations.
• Measuring and reporting on warehousing activities and employee performance.
• Maintaining proper inventory control procedures and documentation.
• Ensuring safe operation of equipment used for moving and transporting materials.
• Organizing staff schedules and activities to meet fulfillment goals and ensure timely, accurate, and undamaged shipments.
• Adhering to environmental, health, safety SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with plant management on operational issues affecting warehouse activities.
• Providing employee feedback and supporting development processes.
• Working with other departments to streamline warehouse operations.
• Seeking continuous improvements to efficiency, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Conducting physical inventory counts, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining accurate stock levels.
• Motivating staff to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Enforcing compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Coaching and developing warehouse employees to meet business objectives.
• Building a team-oriented environment aligned with company targets.
• Maintaining warehouse security and access control, and ensuring 6S housekeeping standards are upheld.
• Monitoring stock accuracy and ensuring all movements are properly recorded.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of relevant experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs routinely.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Capability to operate a forklift.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, or similar applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated coaching skills to motivate employees.

Reasonable Accommodations

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