Warehouse Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

Wolseley Inc; Balzac; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP/DC pension

Paid vacation

Birthday day off

Profit sharing

Employee discounts

Education reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Wolseley Canada is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a logistics team on the 2pm–10pm shift, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, and dispatch while meeting customer service standards.

You will supervise, train staff, optimize space and workflow, and uphold safety and housekeeping, with a strong focus on teamwork and reliability. The role offers comprehensive benefits from day one, retirement plans, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a distribution/warehouse setting.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Strong teamwork and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervisory responsibilities for warehouse team.
• Act as a functional leader and optimize workflow to meet service standards.
• Coordinate dispatching for day shift and route loads.
• Optimize receiving dock space and warehouse productivity.
• Ensure proper maintenance and safe operation of equipment.
• Coach and train team members on processes and tasks.
• Monitor performance and develop potential within the team.
• Uphold safety standards and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Supervision experience

Strong organizational skills

Prioritization

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be? Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard. Join the Pros!

What’s in it for you?

• After noon shift (2pm -10pm) Monday to Friday with potential Saturday rotations if needed
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time and day off on your birthday!
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC/R products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What you will do:

• Direct supervisory responsibilities are applicable.
• Acts as a functional leader.
• Administers workflow and prepares work schedules of team members in such a way that workflow meets customer service standards.
• Assisting with dispatching for the day shift supervisor by routing and inputting loads.
• Uses appropriate means to optimize the efficiency of the receiving docks and the space available.
• Optimize the space and the productivity in field of responsibility in the warehouse.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and usage of equipment and machinery.
• Notifies Warehouse Manager of anticipated repairs or concerns.
• Trains employees on proper processes and sub-processes as notified by the Distribution / Warehouse Manager.
• Trains on specific tasks such as proper equipment usage, material handling and maintenance.
• Determines positions to be rotated and considered for training and encourages cross training between all team members.
• Provides coaching and supervision.
• Reports the ongoing performance of team members; identifies superior performers with development potential and notifies the Warehouse Manager of it.
• See to the application of safety standards.
• Ensures all team members achieve proper housekeeping within area of responsibility.
• Ensures area of responsibility is well maintained, productive and in compliance with the companies’ policies and procedures.

What you will bring:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in the distribution/warehouse field.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Capable to set priorities.
• Supervision experience.
• Management style using teamwork and customer focus.

This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

Every resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Wolseley Canada is a market leader in the wholesale distribution of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, waterworks, fire protection, pipes, valves and fittings and industrial products. With its head office in Burlington, Ontario, the company has approximately 2,500 employees and more than 220 locations coast to coast. Wolseley's team of sales and service specialists, an industry-leading e-business platform, Wolseley Express, and relationships with the best vendors and brands in the business, make Wolseley the professional's choice across the country. Wolseley Canada's parent company, Ferguson Enterprises Inc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG), is the largest value-added distributor serving the specialized professional in the residential and non-residential North American construction market. Headquartered in Newport News, Va., Ferguson has approximately 35,000 associates in nearly 1,800 locations.