Warehouse Operations Lead

INNIO Group; Welland; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoes reimbursement

Safety glasses provided

Tuition & professional development

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

On-site gym

Fitness reimbursement $300/year

Paid personal days

RRSP/TFSA and pension matching

Job summary

INNIO Group seeks a Warehouse Operations Lead to supervise warehousing activities at its Welland engine manufacturing facility. The role involves leading a team of technicians and support staff, driving process improvements with Oracle ERP and related systems to hit productivity targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehousing or logistics, relevant education, and strong customer focus. The position offers strong benefits, on‑site facilities, and opportunities to lead change across

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in warehousing, logistics, or materials management.
• Post‑secondary education in engineering or supply chain management, certification in APICS, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading a large, multi‑shift warehouse environments.
• Knowledge of warehouse systems, manufacturing, quality control processes and procedures.
• Six Sigma and LEAN continuous improvement certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct leadership of Warehouse and Logistics leads, technicians, and support staff.
• Exhibit a strong customer service and team approach to resolving material, process, and customer issues.
• Implement and manage warehouse inventory controls including cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, and eliminate inhibitors to material flow, cycle times, and cost to optimize process efficiency.
• Develop & maintain KPI’s to measure & improve operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure procedures, instructions & department analytics are maintained and enhanced as needed and all work is compliant with safe work practices, and industry regulations.
• Lead projects and foster a continuous improvement culture with the team and organization.
• Optimize operational processes and lead change management projects including IT related improvements.
• Utilize Change Management practices to build engagement within and across functions to drive projects and improvement initiatives.
• Recruit and develop team of technicians and support roles including providing coaching, training, and discipline. Conduct performance reviews for direct reports in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Develop and maintain warehouse budget and capital expenditure proposals; manage budget from identification to completion of projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering or supply chain

APICS certification or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You’ll Enjoy At INNIO Waukesha

Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry‑leading products powering global industries.

Mission‑Driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided.

Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available.

Work‑Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on‑site gym access, a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000, which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The Warehouse Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing the warehousing activities at INNIO’s engine manufacturing facility in Welland. This role includes leading a team of warehouse technicians and support staff to develop and execute process using Oracle ERP, to meet business goals and achieve overall productivity and efficiency targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct leadership of Warehouse and Logistics leads, technicians, and support staff
• Exhibit a strong customer service and team approach to resolving material, process, and customer issues.
• Implement and manage warehouse inventory controls including cycle counts and annual physical inventories
• Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, and eliminate inhibitors to material flow, cycle times, and cost to optimize process efficiency
• Develop & maintain KPI’s to measure & improve operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction
• Ensure procedures, instructions & department analytics are maintained and enhanced as needed and all work is compliant with safe work practices, and industry regulations
• Lead projects and foster a continuous improvement culture with the team and organization
• Optimize operational processes and lead change management projects including IT related improvements
• Utilize Change Management practices to build engagement within and across functions to drive projects and improvement initiatives.
• Recruit and develop team of technicians and support roles including providing coaching, training, and discipline. Conduct performance reviews for direct reports in conjunction with Human Resources
• Develop and maintain warehouse budget and capital expenditure proposals; manage budget from identification to completion of projects
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 5+ years experience in warehousing, logistics, or materials management
• Post‑secondary education in engineering or supply chain management, certification in APICS, or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated experience leading a large, multi‑shift warehouse environments
• Knowledge of warehouse systems, manufacturing, quality control processes and procedures
• Expert in Microsoft Office tools
• Expert in ERP and WMS (Oracle or SAP preferred)
• Six Sigma and LEAN continuous improvement certification is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative leader with high customer and result orientation
• Able to bring teams together to meet common goals & objectives
• Adaptive, agile, growth minded thinker with above average communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and approach
• Strong analytical skills – a solid problem solver

Accommodations

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. All hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.