Warehouse Supervisor

Due North; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Due North is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead operations within their manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include managing stock control, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating logistics with other departments. This critical role requires leadership skills and a deep understanding of inventory management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Extensive knowledge of shipping and receiving warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock control, goods receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely picking.
• Coordinate with department heads and ensure safety compliance.
• Generate inventory reports and KPI metrics for management.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.; post-secondary education preferred

Job description

We Are

Due North manufactures high-quality refrigerated and frozen food merchandisers under the Minus Forty & QBD brands. We offer innovative merchandising and business products, serving customers across North America and Europe. Our diverse range of commercial refrigeration units and customization capabilities have earned trust among ice cream vendors, frozen food merchants, and major food industry corporations. With over 30 years of experience, we are committed to customer success.

Your Opportunity

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of warehouse associates, coordinating logistics activities, and collaborating with production, procurement, and quality control teams to support seamless manufacturing operations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of inventory management systems and warehouse best practices.

This is a critical role overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse within Due North's manufacturing environment. The position ensures the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of raw materials, components, and finished goods, while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and productivity.

Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 5:45 am - 4:30 pm

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manage stock control: goods receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely picking of goods, document recording, and data entry into the system.
2. Compute space availability and storage requirements.
3. Coordinate with establishment representatives to resolve issues such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
4. Collaborate with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities related to production, sales, and purchasing.
5. Ensure circle checks are completed for all applicable lifting devices, according to Due North's Lift Truck Operating Policy.
6. Maintain daily safety documentation and ensure completion of circle checks for the Minus Forty Straight Truck and other equipment, in compliance with MTO standards.
7. Estimate quantities or weights of products or materials in the system and determine appropriate containers for storage or transport.
8. Arrange efficient and localized storage of incoming materials.
9. Implement warehouse safety and security programs.
10. Inspect materials, products, or equipment for defects or malfunctions.
11. Monitor product locations to optimize walking distances and report concerns.
12. Oversee pickup and delivery of products or materials.
13. Address customer or team member questions and complaints regarding warehouse services.
14. Review orders and forecasts to anticipate peak delivery periods.
15. Coordinate with production schedules to determine inventory needs, staffing, work procedures, and duties, within budget and time constraints.
16. Conduct cyclical and regular stock checks to ensure accuracy.
17. Investigate and report warehouse issues such as damaged or missing stock.
18. Maintain clear aisles and organized storage areas.
19. Generate inventory reports and KPI metrics for management.
20. Stay updated with the latest warehouse technology and procedures.

You Have

• High School diploma or G.E.D.; post-secondary education preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of shipping and receiving warehouse operations.
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.