Warehouse Supervisor

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Surrey; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM in Surrey, Canada, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, material flow, inventory control, and production support across locations. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to policies.

The supervisor will coordinate material movement and ensure timely material supply for production. Candidates should have several years of supervisory warehousing experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with warehouse management

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of warehouse lead/supervisory experience.
• Must have 4 years of warehouse experience.
• Experience managing inventory, shipping, receiving, and material flow.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and warehouse best practices.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse metal and bus fab activities across all van locations.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, replenishment, and shipping.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and material tracking.
• Monitor warehouse space utilization and maintain organized storage systems.
• Support production teams by ensuring timely material supply.
• Coordinate transfers of materials between warehouse locations as required.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and operational issues.
• Oversee metal material handling, storage, and inventory control.
• Ensure materials are available to meet production and customer demands.
• Ensure proper forklift and equipment usage.
• Maintain clean and safe warehouse conditions.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• The candidate will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Salary Range: CAD $72000-$96000

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, material flow, inventory control, shipping to other locations if needed, receiving, and production support across all van locations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and organized operations while supporting production schedules, staffing requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The supervisor will coordinate material movement between locations, manage metal and bus inventory operations, and ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational goals.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in ourSurreyoffices and does not offer remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily warehouse metal and bus fab activities across all van locations.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, replenishment, and shipping.
• Ensure accurate inventory management and material tracking.
• Monitor warehouse space utilization and maintain organized storage systems.
• Support production teams by ensuring timely material supply.
• Coordinate transfers of materials between warehouse locations as required.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and operational issues.
• Oversee metal material handling, storage, and inventory control.
• Ensure materials are available to meet production and customer demands.
• Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address hazards immediately.
• Ensure proper forklift and equipment usage.
• Maintain clean and safe warehouse conditions.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning.
• The candidate will be expected to performadditionalduties as assigned to support the team and organization

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 2 years of warehouse lead/supervisory experience.
• Must have 4 years of warehouse experience.
• Experience managing inventory, shipping, receiving, and material flow.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and warehouse best practices.
• Demonstrated career ambition witha track recordof growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience managing multi-site operations.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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