Warehouse Supervisor (Continental Night Shift)

Ferrero; Brantford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global confectionery company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Brantford, ON. This role involves managing warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a team. Candidates with demonstrated leadership experience and warehouse knowledge will excel in this fast-paced environment. Competitive rates and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Rates

Fully employer-paid benefits starting on day 1

Employer matched pension

Up to 14 weeks Parental Leave top-up

15 vacation days

Employee events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience is essential.
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset.
• Ability to manage employees proactively.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate incoming materials.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communications skills

Problem solving skills

Knowledge of SAP

Ability to handle sensitive information

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Location: Brantford, ON

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Why work at Ferrero?

• Competitive Rates
• Shift premiums
• Fully employer-paid benefits starting on day 1
• Employer matched pension
• Up to 14 weeks Parental Leave top-up
• 15 vacation days
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• On-site Cafeteria
• Free Parking
• Employee events e.g. BBQ’s, ice cream days and Ferrero product giveaways!
• Relocation assistance available

About the Role:

The Warehouse Supervisor will direct and manage the week to week/month to month efforts of the Warehouse employees to ensure the efficient management and supply of materials in order to guarantee the necessary resources for the execution of the production schedule. In this role, we are looking for someone ready to enforce and promote all company guidelines, policies and good manufacturing practices pertaining to all facets of the business, not limited to, and including food safety and health & safety.

12 hour Continental Night Shift

Main Responsibilities:

Warehouse Management

• Direct and coordinate incoming materials and out-bound product to customers
• Maintain information and ensure the accuracy of inventory levels within all warehouse areas and to ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure on time deliveries are maintained
• Ensure effective cross communication between shifts.
• Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, neat and tidy work area.
• Ensure all warehouse policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure inspection and regular review of Shipping & Receiving logs
• Ensure monitoring of SQCDME KPIs and timely attention to deviations from expected results
• Management of employee vacations and hours of work for payroll.
• Lead and participate in Ferrero Operational Excellence (FOX) activities.

Guarantee Hygiene and Safety

• Responsible for the hygiene and sanitation compliance of the Warehouse area;
• Guarantee compliance with health & safety regulations not limited to and including the assigned area;
• Accurate health & safety incident/accident reporting
• Work with employees to achieve zero safety infractions/accidents
• Responsible for working within guidelines of all applicable aspects of food safety program

Who we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Previous experience in a Warehouse environment is an asset
• Strong communications skills in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to manage Warehouse employees in a proactive and positive manner and coach and motivate the team throughout the employee lifecycle
• Ability to make sound business decisions in a fast paced and demanding work environment
• Ability to schedule own tasks and handle all facets of assigned projects independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth problem solving
• Knowledge of computer systems (i.e. Word, Excel, SAP).

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Accommodations:

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.