Warehouse Supervisor

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Contract Logistics Supervisor to manage warehouse operations in Mississauga. You will be responsible for supervising a team, ensuring safety, and optimizing productivity. With a strong focus on leadership, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the logistics industry while advancing your career. Join us for a stable and rewarding work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience in a warehouse environment.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Forklift certification with at least 1 year of operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the performance of your team.
• Implement strategies to optimize warehouse efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse Efficiency

Training and Coaching

Safety Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Forklift

Job description

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Supervisor at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

In this role, you will lead a team and have general responsibility for coordinating daily warehouse activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of your assigned area. Your shift as the operation gets started will be Tuesday - Saturday, 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. Please note that eventually, the shift will change varying from working days to the times of the shift. As a 3PL provider, we will count on your leadership skills to help drive excellent service for our valued customer.

How you create impact

• Supervise and develop the performance of your team through effective training, coaching, and motivational strategies
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide timely feedback to team members
• Implement strategies to ensure the highest quality of work, optimize warehouse efficiency and productivity, and meet or exceed
• KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Ensure safe operations and healthy environments for employees, customers, vendors, and visitors
• Verify paperwork and accurately complete all necessary records and reports
• Ensure shipments are accurate and free of damage, all product is counted, and maintain our product locator system
• Help maintain the security of the warehouse and assure the integrity of inventory
• Implement continuous improvement action plans
• Be flexible to work overtime and perform other responsibilities as needed

What we would like you to bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of recent experience in a warehouse environment
• 2 or more years in a supervisory role
• Forklift certification and at least 1 year of experience operating powered industrial trucks
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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