Warehouse Supervisor

Trench Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Group health benefits

Pension plan

Bonus

Job summary

Trench Canada is seeking a proactive Warehouse Supervisor in Scarborough, ON. You will lead a logistics team, ensure accurate SAP-based inventory, and manage shipping, receiving, and cycle counts across rotating shifts.

The role requires 5+ years in warehousing and strong leadership in a manufacturing setting. You will implement storage layouts, drive safety practices, and support a digital transformation of materials management.

Qualifications

• Certified/educated in materials management, business, operations or related field.
• At least 5 years in warehousing/logistics/materials management within manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in inventory cycle counting and reconciliation.
• Dangerous goods training and management of processes.
• Experience designing warehouse layouts and implementing procedures.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, equipment maintenance and best practices.
• Experience shipping/receiving; strong inventory control skills.
• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Leadership ability to supervise and develop a team.
• Forklift experience; trainer background considered an asset.
• Ability to work in severe weather; unionized environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of logistics and materials staff, ensuring accurate SAP reflection of inventory.
• Supervise warehouse projects and cross-functional teams.
• Drive a digital transformation of materials management processes.
• Optimize material storage layouts for efficiency and safety.
• Oversee receiving, staging, shipping, and cycle counts; ensure data integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Education

Certification in Materials Management/Business/Operations or related field

Tools

SAP MM/WM/IM

Microsoft Excel

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Scarborough, ON | Full- Time | Senior (5+ years)

About Us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance.

We are driven by a commitment to advancing the energy sector through innovative technology and sustainable practices. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, attention to detail, and adaptability, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

Our Values

• Trust
• Responsibility
• Excellence
• Navigating Change
• Candor
• Humility

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Warehouse Supervisor to lead a team of logistics and materials management employees, ensuring that physical inventory quantities and locations are accurately reflected within SAP. You and your team will support all warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, material picking, and storage. This is a full-time position requiring flexibility to work rotating day, afternoon, overnight, and weekend shifts as operational needs require.

Your Tasks

• Stay updated on federal, provincial, and local legislation and requirements for warehousing, shipping and material handling and ensure that our warehouse complies.
• Project supervisor of warehouse projects by supervising a cross functional team.
• Supervise a digital transformation on materials management processes.
• Set up material storage layout in the most efficient way.
• Create and supervise receiving warehousing material staging and shipping processes and procedures and confirm staff compliance.
• Conduct physical counts of products and reconcile with data to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Maintain the integrity of the facility through cycle counts, Kanban counts and various audits including 5S and ISO audits in all inventory areas.
• Develop and monitor procedures for safety and security of warehouse environment and all assets.
• Supervise, hire and train new warehouse employees.
• Oversee all unionized warehouse employees including creating schedules, providing coaching, mentoring, and issuing corrective action when required.
• Inspect all warehouse equipment and order repairs and replacements when required.
• Prepare inventory reports on slow non-moving and obsolete inventory and bring them to resolution.
• Provide SAP user support to our employees when required.
• Be involved in Racking, Fencing, labeling, Staging and control of the warehouse.
• Train and educate warehouse personnel in proper function of SAP Digitization and Bar coding.

Requirements

• Certification in Materials Management, Business, Operations or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of warehousing / logistics / materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with inventory cycle counting and reconciliation.
• Dangerous goods training and management of process.
• Experience in design and implementation of warehouse storage layout and create, implement and maintain warehouse processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures, equipment maintenance and warehouse best practices.
• Knowledge of all shipping and receiving functions.
• Skills in inventory control and management.
• SAP experience with MM, WM, and IM modules is required; experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is considered an asset.
• Skills in Microsoft Office MS365 with advanced MS Excel skills.
• Financial and analytical capabilities to monitor inventory, assess data and create reports.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to supervise and develop a team.
• Physical ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift and warehouse power equipment experience, ideally as a trainer.
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions when required.
• Previous experience supervising employees in a unionized manufacturing environment is considered a strong asset.

We offer

In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about compensation for this role. The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000 / Annually. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on several job‑related factors, including relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, professional certifications or license, specialized skills aligned with the role, and internal equity considerations. This role offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid vacation, group health benefits, pension plan, bonus, and additional employee programs.

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company.
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies.
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility

Trench is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or support at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you and meet your needs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Trench uses artificial intelligence and automated tools as part of its recruitment and screening processes to support efficient and fair candidate evaluation.