Supervisor, Warehouse

CSS White Cap Supply Canada Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS White Cap Supply Canada Inc in Ottawa is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee designated areas of warehouse operation and support the supervisor in enforcing SOPs. You will train staff, monitor performance, control expenses, and ensure a safe working environment for all associates while coordinating with maintenance and safety programs.

The role may involve occasional travel and requires technical certification or an associate degree with substantial experience in warehouse leadership;

Qualifications

• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.
• 7+ years of experience in the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Train staff to ensure attainment of department performance goals.
• Manage and ensure successful achievement of performance goals of assigned functional areas.
• Control warehouse expenses and ensure policy adherence.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all associates including safety programs.
• Open and close the distribution center, authorize refunds, and handle customer problems.
• May act as manager and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff training

Performance management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Travel 10%

Education

Technical certification

Associate degree

Job description

Job Summary

Manage designated areas of Warehouse Operation, oversee functional areas, and perform manager’s duties as assigned. Responsible for consistent application of SOPs (Standard Operating Policies) and associate administration in the facility.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

Trains staff to ensure attainment of department performance goals. Manages and ensures successful achievement of performance goals of assigned functional areas. Controls warehouse expenses. Ensures compliance with all personnel policies. Ensures a safe working environment for all associates including surveying facility for repair and maintenance items, promoting and managing safety programs; ensuring policy adherence for worker’s compensation and general liability issues. Ensures the Asset Protection and Hazmat programs are enforced. Opens and closes the distribution center, authorizes refunds, and handles customer problems. May act as manager and performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

Problems are typically difficult and/or high impact. Troubleshoots complex support or operational problems for junior level associates. Under limited supervision, independently resolves issues and applies a variety of methods to develop customized solutions. May lead the daily operations of a department or team. Work typically involves infrequent review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process. Assists with supervisory duties but does not have hiring/firing authority. Trains, delegates tasks, and reviews the work of junior level associates.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 7+ years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

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Minimum Pay

$25.60

White Cap and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop, providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing products, and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, infrastructure, and residential end markets. White Cap operates approximately 500 branches across North America with more than 11,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers.

We encourage all First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America to self-identify in their applications.

For more information about White Cap, visit about.whitecap.com.