Warehouse Supervisor

Identifiers | Technical Recruiters; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Supervisor for Warehouse operations in Vaughan, Ontario. This full-time, mid-senior level position will involve overseeing a team, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a plumbing supplies distribution environment. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of operational management experience, strong leadership abilities, and be proficient with warehouse procedures. Effective communication skills and a background in plumbing supply distribution are valuable assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in operational management and team supervision.
• Strong understanding of warehouse procedures, processes, and inventory management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills and effective staff management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of warehouse associates, providing training and coaching.
• Organize and delegate tasks for order preparation.
• Analyze data to identify improvement areas.
• Ensure trucks are accurately loaded and depart on time.
• Review and resolve put-away errors.
• Develop and enforce safety procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with departments.
• Keep the warehouse clean and orderly.

Skills

Operational management experience

Warehouse procedures knowledge

Software proficiency with Infor suite

Communication skills

Decision-making abilities

Leadership skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Plumbing industry experience

Job description

Supervisor, Warehouse (6 months contract)

Identifiers | Technical Recruiters provided pay range

This range is provided by Identifiers | Technical Recruiters. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$75,000.00/yr - CA$77,000.00/yr

PLEASE NOTE - This role is an Afternoon Shift: Mon - Friday

We're hiring for a large plumbing supplies distributor based in Vaughan. Under the guidance of the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Manager oversees and coordinates the activities of their team during the assigned shift. This includes tasks such as order picking, verifying and packing stock before shipping, supervising the loading of delivery trucks, and ensuring the correct products are shipped. The role also involves managing employee-related issues and engagement, directing and optimizing team performance, as well as ensuring the security of the building and products, including opening and closing procedures when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Team Management: Oversee a team of warehouse associates, providing training, coaching, and scheduling.
• Order Coordination: Organize and delegate tasks for same-day and next-day order preparation.
• Efficiency Improvement: Analyze data to identify improvement areas and implement processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Compliance: Ensure trucks are accurately loaded, depart on time, and that loads are secured per guidelines.
• Error Resolution: Review and resolve put‑away errors, making necessary recommendations.
• Safety Procedures: Develop and enforce safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Interdepartmental Communication: Maintain effective communication with other departments and management.
• Facility Maintenance: Keep the warehouse clean and orderly to comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills/Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in operational management and team supervision.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of warehouse procedures, processes, and inventory management.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Infor suite (SXe & TWL) is an asset.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision‑Making: Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage staff effectively.
• Computer Skills: High proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Business Intelligence systems.
• Industry Experience: Past or current work experience in a plumbing or plumbing supply distribution capacity is an absolute asset!

Accessibility

We comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We are committed to accommodating applicants during the recruitment process and invite you to let us know how we can assist.

Application Note

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function & Industries

• Management and Distribution
• Wholesale Building Materials

Location

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada