Warehouse and Transportation Supervisor

The Dufresne Group/Ashley Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Educational assistance

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Career growth

World class training

Best Managed Companies

Job summary

Dufresne Furniture & Appliances is seeking a Warehouse & Transportation Supervisor for our Kenora store at 1077 Railway St. You will lead warehouse and delivery teams, manage inventory, and ensure safe, efficient operations while meeting budget goals.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on experience in a distribution environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered in a supportive, family-oriented workplace.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, and retain warehouse staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage warehouse and delivery teams to meet objectives.
• Oversee daily fleet management and delivery budgeting.
• Ensure safety, maintenance, and efficient warehouse operations.
• Coordinate cross-department communication for smooth workflows.
• Manage inventory accuracy and timely order fulfillment.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Logistics & distribution

Budgeting & cost control

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances - Kenora
1077 Railway St
Kenora, ON P9N 0B2, CAN

Description

Dufresne Furniture & Appliances is currently seeking a Warehouse & Transportation Supervisor for ourKenorastore located at 1077 Railway St.

As a Supervisor, Warehouse & Transportation you will responsible for leading and managing the warehouse and delivery teams by implementing departmental objectives that meet the strategic, competitive, and internal needs of the company, while ensuring an exceptional customer service.

At Dufresne, our goal is to create destinations for life’s most meaningful shared moments. Our unrelenting passion for hands-on service, an exceptional shopping experience, and strong community relationships is what sets us apart!

Dufresne Furniture & Appliances is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

• Market competetive salary; $50,000-$65,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts;
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan;
• Career growth and continuous development;
• Respectful and family-oriented working environment with strong company values
• World class training programs;
• To work at one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As the Warehouse & Transportation Supervisor you will:

• Maintain effective staff levels by recruiting, selecting, training, and retaining employees.
• Maintain productivity through coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees.
• Optimize the flow of product.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the facilities & equipment to maintain warehouse. productivity, safety, and efficiency.
• Communicate and achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly delivery budget.
• Ensure clear communication between warehouse and other departments.
• Execute all aspects of successful inventory management.
• Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules.
• Daily fleet management.
• Enforce Warehouse/Transportation safety programs to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees.

As a successful candidate you will have the following:

• High School diploma, post-secondary education is preferred.
• Previous management experience in a distribution-oriented environment.
• Effective decision making, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to build high performing work teams.
• Direct and motivate subordinates in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Office products and ability to learn in-house computer programs.
• Ability to work flexible work schedules to meet the requirements of the operation.
• On call 24/7 for emergencies.
• Drivers License required.
• Criminal Record Check is required.

This position is being posted to fill an immediate staffing need within the department. We are actively seeking qualified candidates who can step into the role and contribute to the team as soon as possible. AI tools may be used during the hiring process to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.