Warehouse Operations Leader: Safety & Efficiency

Modine Manufacturing Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safe receipt, storage, movement and shipment of materials, while leading a team to meet production targets.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics; requires 3–5 years warehouse experience and leadership, ERP experience, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field is an asset.
• 3–5 years of warehouse experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and material handling processes.
• Experience using ERP and inventory management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement initiatives is considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and warehouse procedures.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, and effective inventory management practices.
• Coordinate the timely movement of materials to support production requirements and customer deliveries.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipment issues, and operational challenges.
• Optimize warehouse space utilization, material flow, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and transactions within the ERP/WMS system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost reduction, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare reports and monitor KPIs, including inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, and productivity metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Inventory control

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary in Supply Chain or related

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safe receipt, storage, movement and shipment of materials, while leading a team to meet production targets.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics; requires 3–5 years warehouse experience and leadership, ERP experience, and forklift certification.