Warehouse Supervisor

Grand River Personnel Limited; Brantford; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solid benefits plan

Profit sharing after 1 year

Paid days off in addition to vacation

Job summary

Grand River Personnel in Brantford is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor for a full-time permanent role. You will plan the warehouse layout, supervise associates and drivers, and manage daily operations to optimize space and reduce losses.

The role offers a salary of CAD 70,000 per year, a solid benefits plan, paid days off in addition to vacation, and a Profit Sharing Plan after one year of service. Previous JHSC, First Aid, and forklift certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or college diploma in a related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience; five (5) years in a warehouse setting.
• Tactical, hands-on, warehouse-focused leadership.
• Ability to make daily operational decisions, task execution, and workflow adjustments.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Proven personnel management experience.
• Strong leadership, diplomacy, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Certified JHSC Member and First Aid Certification.
• Forklift Certification.
• Knowledge of MTO and MOL regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of local geographic areas.
• Valid Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse floor operations and workflow.
• Supervise and manage a team of warehouse associates and drivers.
• Maintain shift schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Coordinate daily activities, assign tasks, and set priorities.
• Set clear employee goals and expectations for daily operations.
• Provide feedback to the Operations Manager on performance metrics and targets.
• Ensure bi-weekly timesheets are submitted accurately and timely.
• Optimize warehouse layout and space to minimize loss and maximize efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements in warehouse operations.
• Maintain documentation for regulated and hazardous products.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Enforce safety and security policies to maintain a safe work environment (PPE).
• Address customer inquiries and concerns.
• Plan delivery routes to meet customer timelines and expectations.
• Efficient use of fleet tracking software.

Skills

Diploma or degree in related field

Supervisory experience

Warehouse leadership

Operational decision making

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

People management

Leadership & diplomacy

JHSC certification

First Aid certification

Forklift certification

MTO/MOL regulations knowledge

Local geography knowledge

Criminal record check

Education

High school diploma or college diploma in related field

Job description

Our client in Brantford is searching for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join their team in a full-time permanent role!

As the Warehouse Supervisor, you are responsible for planning the warehouse layout to optimize space and prevent losses and damage. You will also be responsible for all daily operations in the warehouse including supervision of warehouse associates, drivers and delivery routes.

Come join the team of this established company and be the recipient of a salary at $70,000.00 per year, solid benefit plan, paid days off in addition to vacation and Profit Sharing Plan at one year of service!

Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or college diploma in a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in a Supervisory role, Five (5) years of experience in Warehouse setting
• Tactical, hands‑on, warehouse‑focused leader
• Ability to make daily operational decisions, task execution, workflow adjustments
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Proven personnel management experience
• Strong leadership, strong diplomacy, conflict resolution, and people management skills
• Certified JHSC Member, First Aid Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Working knowledge of MTO and MOL regulations and standards
• Knowledge of local geographic areas
• Valid Criminal Record Check

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage day‑to‑day warehouse floor operations and workflow
• Supervise and manage a team of warehouse associates and drivers
• Maintain shift schedules to ensure adequate coverage
• Coordinate daily activities, assign tasks, and set priorities
• Set clear employee goals and expectations for daily operations
• Provide feedback to the Operations Manager for the use of performance metrics including developing performance metrics and targets aligned with company goals
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of bi-weekly timesheets
• Optimize warehouse layout and space to minimize loss and maximize efficiency
• Identify and implement improvements in warehouse operations
• Maintain documentation for regulated and hazardous products
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Enforce safety and security policies to maintain a safe work environment, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by all employees
• Address customer inquiries and concerns
• Plan delivery routes to meet customer timelines and expectations
• Efficient use of fleet tracking software

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Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

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