warehouse supervisor

Crown Distributors / Ortech Industries; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in the Metro Vancouver area seeks a Warehouse Supervisor for a permanent position. You will coordinate activities, supervise staff, and ensure smooth operational logistics while working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess effective communication skills, flexibility, and a secondary school graduation certificate. This role offers 35 hours of work per week with a focus on team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in training and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with other work units or departments.
• Ensure the operation of computer equipment and machinery.
• Plan, organize, and oversee operational logistics.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Windows

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Warehouse
• Wholesalers

Tasks

• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

Supervision

5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 35 hours per week