Warehouse Supervisor

Oppy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead operations in Calgary. This role emphasizes operational excellence, team development, and exceptional customer service. You will manage daily activities, enhance efficiency, and foster a collaborative culture. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, providing a dynamic environment where you can grow your career in the fresh produce sector. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance work and life effectively.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package

Lifestyle Spending Account

Continuing Educational Support

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of supervisory experience in warehouse operations.
• Proven ability to foster a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Certification in Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP or Warehouse Management System

Job description

Grow Our Tomorrow. Oppy is a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for nearly 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!) and a Top 100 Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow your tomorrow with us, today.

Overview

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and elevating the daily operations of the Calgary warehouse team. You will lead the execution of key warehouse activities with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and operational excellence, ensuring seamless support across multiple revenue streams. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing a high-performing, engaged team that thrives in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.

With a deep understanding of business needs, you will bridge strong working relationships with cross-functional departments, storage facilities, and external partners to ensure that operational objectives are consistently met and exceeded. Your commitment to exceptional customer service, combined with your ability to proactively identify opportunities for improvement, will directly contribute to the success of the warehouse and the broader organization.

Your remarkable organizational skills, strategic planning abilities, and solution-oriented mindset will be critical as you support current and emerging retail programs while balancing competing priorities. You foster a positive, collaborative culture, championing a safe, supportive, and productive environment where teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement are paramount.

Accountabilities

• Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative, positive, and accountable work environment through coaching, mentoring, and continuous development.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure alignment with company standards, performance expectations, and operational efficiency goals.
• Manage day-to-day activities, including work planning, inventory control, warehouse supply management, and staff scheduling to optimize efficiency, maximize availability, and control costs. Schedule team members for optimal coverage and approve overtime as needed.
• Deliver exceptional service to both internal and external customers by ensuring excellence in inventory receiving/dispatching and proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Lead and maintain a compliant health and safety program, ensuring all warehouse activities strictly follow safety policies and procedures while promoting a positive safety culture.
• Collaborate closely with sales and transportation teams to efficiently coordinate warehouse and trucking activities, ensuring smooth operations across departments.
• Perform hands-on warehouse activities as needed, including maintaining accurate records in the ERP system, supporting operational execution, and completing other assigned duties.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment through ongoing facility upkeep and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Oversee warehouse machinery and equipment, ensuring it is properly maintained and that all team members are appropriately trained and certified to operate equipment safely.
• Ensure the accuracy of receiving, inventory, and shipping records, documenting all relevant information in computerized systems in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead audit preparedness efforts, ensuring the warehouse is consistently ready for food safety, safety, and third-party audits.

Required Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, including inventory management, reconciliation processes, and team leadership best practices.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and business learning, with strong resourcefulness and initiative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams, build positive relationships, and clearly convey information.
• Demonstrated resilience and composure under pressure, with the ability to multitask and maintain high productivity in dynamic, high-volume environments.
• Proven ability to foster a collaborative, positive team environment, while independently managing responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, assess, and resolve operational challenges using sound judgment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support business needs, including occasional travel, weekend, or evening work as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ERP or warehouse management system (WMS) experience considered an asset.
• Ability to lead by example, promote a safety-first culture, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

Required Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or related industry training in business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum, 2 – 5 years of supervisory experience in warehouse operations, preferably in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment; produce or perishable product experience considered an asset.
• Certification in health and safety, supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management (e.g., WHMIS, forklift operation certification, APICS) considered an asset.

Why Oppy?

• We are an established leader in the fresh produce industry, continuously working to improve, innovate and disrupt the norm. Oppy is a place where you are encouraged to contribute and can have a meaningful impact.
• We have a strong culture with terrific people that care about the business and each other. We want our people to grow and succeed.
• We offer a hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and at-home work arrangements.
• We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes a full benefits package, lifestyle spending account, continuing educational support and much more!

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

Oppy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who actively seeks to recruit retain individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves at work. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and partners. Diversity is fundamental to our success because it brings a range of perspectives that fuel innovation and excellence. That’s why we’re focused on creating an inclusive culture where every employee can contribute their unique talents and ideas.

We gratefully thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted directly.

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