Warehouse Supervisor

Factor_; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Box discount on meal kits

Health & dental benefits from day 1

RRSP matching

Vacation and PTO

Parental leave top-up

Growth and development opportunities

Team events and fun

Job summary

Factor Canada is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead our distribution centre team in Calgary, directing receiving, storage, and shipping while maintaining accurate inventory and safety standards.

You will mentor warehouse staff, drive process improvements, coordinate cross-functional workflows with Planning, Production and Quality, and ensure data integrity across inventory systems. Weekend availability and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in inventory, warehousing, manufacturing or supply chain
• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business or related field
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Able to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment and manage multiple projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee warehouse staff in receiving, shipping, and storing goods, ensuring SOPs and safety regulations are followed
• Ensure real-time, accurate inventory records through cycle counts, stock transfers, and reconciliations
• Train warehouse personnel on inventory procedures, safety regulations, and systems
• Coordinate movement of materials within the warehouse and transfers with Planning, Production, and Supply Chain
• Enforce OH&S safety regulations and report hazards or dangers
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Quality to improve inventory metrics and streamline operations
• Monitor warehousing performance and report on employee and process efficiency
• Lead process improvements and system implementations to improve workflow and accuracy
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Schedule and coordinate material handling with other departments
• Maintain accurate data entry in inventory systems and reconcile counts

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Calendar

Gmail

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Hangouts Meet

Job description

Location: 4951 - 110 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta

Shift: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - flexibility required based on business needs

S'more About The Team

Factor Canada is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team at our Distribution Centre. Reporting to the Sr. Manager Production, you will lead a team of warehouse associates and leads to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. Your focus will be to ensure that all direct and indirect material inventory movements, quantities, and quality are tracked accurately at all times. If you are a hands-on operator who thrives on detail and organization, obsesses over delivering measurable results, and has a passion for food, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Lettuce Share What This Role Will Be Responsible For

• Supervise Warehouse Operations: Direct and oversee warehouse staff in receiving, shipping, and storing goods, ensuring that all SOPs and safety regulations are followed.
• Manage Inventory Accuracy: Ensure real-time, accurate inventory records through cycle counts, stock transfers, and inventory reconciliations, addressing discrepancies with root cause analysis.
• Train Warehouse Staff: Provide training to warehouse personnel on inventory procedures, safety regulations, and systems to maintain high standards of efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate Inventory Movements: Organize the movement of materials within the warehouse and coordinate inventory transfers with other departments like Planning, Production, and Supply Chain.
• Enforce Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with OH&S acts and warehouse safety regulations, and report hazards or dangers.
• Support Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with other departments such as Finance, Operations, and Quality to solve problems, enhance inventory metrics, and streamline operations.
• Monitor Warehouse Performance: Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities, including employee performance, to improve operational efficiency.
• Optimize Storage and Space Utilization: Organize and maintain inventory storage areas, adhering to storage design principles, and recommend improvements for efficient space utilization.
• Lead Process Improvements: Support and lead system implementations and warehouse projects to improve overall workflow and inventory accuracy.
• Investigate Discrepancies: Conduct thorough investigations into inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Schedule and Coordinate Material Handling: Plan and execute the movement of materials in and out of the warehouse, coordinating closely with other departments to meet operational needs.
• Document and Update Records: Maintain accurate data entry in inventory systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Sheets), and ensure all transactions and physical counts are reconciled properly.
• Other duties as assigned

Sound a-peeling? Here's what we're looking for:

• 4+ years inventory, warehousing, manufacturing and/or supply chain experience with a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business or a related field
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and Excel skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude. Used to working in a high pressure, fast paced, and constantly changing environment
• Drive and self-motivation. We seek a potential leader who competes to win and have the burning desire to make a meaningful difference in our business and lives of our employees
• An effective collaborator, who empowers and enables others to share ideas, raises awareness, gets buy-in, and delivers fast and well-rounded solutions to complex problems
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments able to prioritize and meet budgets deadlines and achieve objectives;
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
• Professional certifications and/or licenses with Lean Six Sigma preferred
• Availability to work weekend schedules and cold facilities
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets), and video conferencing (Hangouts Meet)

Let’s cut to the cheese, this is why you'll love it here:

• Box Discount - Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.
• Health & Wellness - Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!
• RRSP Matching - Competitive RRSP matching program offered
• Vacation & PTO - Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance.
• Family Benefits - A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.
• Growth & Development - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organization wide L&D fund.
• Work Hard & Have Fun - From team socials to engaging company days, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to experience the fun!
• Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives - With impactful ERG’s like FreshPride, Women Empowered and LIMES, we are committed to our diversity, equity & inclusion efforts.
• Food Puns - this one is kind of a big dill if you haven’t already noticed. We even have some punny meeting room names!

Working Conditions

It’s no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). Whether this role is based out of our headquarters or one of our distribution centers, it is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role. If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

Calgary, AB Pay Range: $60,000—$70,000 CAD