Warehouse Supervisor

Communications & Power Industries (CPI); Georgetown; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in communications technology seeks an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to manage daily operations of warehouse and materials departments. This role involves overseeing inventory control, optimizing space and efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a solid background in warehouse management.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Generous retirement savings plan with company match

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Forklift certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all warehouse activities including shipping and receiving.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams.
• Implement inventory control strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Control

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Procurement

Lean Principles

Education

Technical or University degree

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Warehouse Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of our warehouse and materials departments. This role is responsible for supervising team members across receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping, while also supporting planning and procurement to ensure timely availability of materials for production. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a critical role in optimizing space, driving efficiency, and implementing Lean practices to support overall business goals and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain and Procurement teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage systems, and workflow to maximize space utilization and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for inventory, transactions, and shipments; ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Implement and maintain inventory control strategies to reduce carrying costs, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate stock levels.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, physical inventories, and root cause analysis on variances.
• Generate and analyze KPIs and reports to monitor team performance, material movement, and warehouse efficiency.
• Act as a Lean champion, identifying and implementing process improvements such as pull systems to reduce waste and enhance throughput.
• Analyze labor and resource needs to reduce overtime and maintain productivity without compromising service levels.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards are met; promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate material flow, support production needs, and meet customer order fulfillment timelines.
• Stay up-to-date with laws and regulations related to materials handling, transportation, and warehouse safety.
• Coach, mentor, and train warehouse staff to build a high-performing team; conduct regular performance reviews and address skill gap.
• Develop and maintain warehouse contingency plans to support business continuity in the event of disruptions (e.g., supply chain delays, equipment failure, natural disasters).
• Assist in the development and management of the warehouse budget, including labor, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure that warehouse procedures align with customer and regulatory requirements, including material traceability, batch control, and shelf-life management where applicable.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining organized records and facilitating auditor access to required documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• A related Technical or University degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse or materials management, with at least 3 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach and develop employees.
• Solid understanding of inventory control systems, ERP/WMS software, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Forklift certification
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Skills

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction within materials management.
• Implement lean principles and other methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory control, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in logistics software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, transportation management software).
• Customer focus
• Self-initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills necessary to work in a cooperative, positive team approach.
• Ability to lead, train and mentor employees on a personal & professional level
  
  

What We Offer

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

Who We Are

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.