Warehouse Supervisor

CookUnity; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a Marketplace Supervisor to oversee the operational aspects of their culinary marketplace. This role involves managing receiving processes, inventory control, and staff scheduling while ensuring compliance with safety standards. An ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in warehouse operations and strong leadership skills, and will be joining a company dedicated to empowering chefs and delivering high-quality food to customers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise receiving processes and manage inventory counts.
• Create and manage employee schedules to ensure efficiency.
• Implement processes for ordering and vendor coordination.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Inventory Software

WholesaleWare

Job description

About CookUnity

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 35 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

Job Overview:

As a Marketplace Supervisor, you will play a vital role in helping support the onsite Culinary or Marketplace teams in handling day to day operations. This individual needs to be able lead the team to execute operational SOP’s both effectively and efficiently. This includes, but not limited to, handling receiving, inventory, storing and distributing all products within the Marketplace. In addition, this individual will be responsible for purchasing ingredients and scheduling staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight:

• Supervise receiving processes, ensuring accurate inspections and storage of products.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and manage reorder levels to maintain stock availability.
• Oversee product returns and ensure proper documentation and restocking.
• Create and manage employee schedules to ensure operational efficiency.

Warehouse Organization and Maintenance:

• Operate pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to move inventory safely and efficiently.
• Ensure the organization of dry storage, walk-ins, and freezer areas within the marketplace.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized working environment.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.

Process Implementation and Improvement:

• Focus on and implement efficient processes for:
  • Receiving and inventory management.
  • Ordering and vendor coordination.
  • Product returns and exchanges.
  • Employee scheduling and task assignment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks and duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory software.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Authorized to work in Canada
• Experience in operating a pallet jack preferred.
• Experience in the food industry (meal prep, food manufacturing, or wholesale distribution) is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory and order management software is a plus. Experience with WholesaleWare is highly desirable.

Compensation All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Pay Range for this position $23 — $25 CAD

If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.