Warehouse Supervisor - Day shift

Lactalis Canada; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Oshawa, Canada, is looking for a Warehouse Shift Supervisor to oversee shift operations in the Distribution Centre. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma, 8+ years of team management experience, and a focus on safety and productivity. This full-time position offers a performance-based bonus, generous vacation, and support for personal development.

Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus System

4 Weeks of Vacation

Pension Program with Employer Match

Tuition reimbursement plan

Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing a team.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of a shift within the Distribution Centre.
• Manage health and safety, inventory accuracy, and weekly labor management.
• Facilitate effective cross-shift communication.

Skills

Health and safety

Operational results

Leadership

Material handling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP or WMS systems

Job description

Schedule : Sunday to Wednesday, 5am – 3 : 30pm

About Us :

Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of 2025 GTA's Top Employers! As well as Forbes Canada, Top Canadian Employers for 2025! Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households!

With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. Our flexible hybrid work model accommodates 40% remote work, adapting to the evolving needs of our workforce. Step into a collaborative hub with our revamped office, and enjoy free parking, endless coffee, delicious Lactalis snacks, an on-site gym, and more!

About the opportunity :

The Warehouse Shift Supervisor will oversee the operation of a shift within the Distribution Centre, including on-site management, health and safety, inventory accuracy maintenance, weekly labor management, and managing effective cross shift communication and other warehousing departments.

The attributes we are looking for :

• Maintain a culture of health and safety, by executing the health and safety program. Facilitate root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans to address hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors. Act in accordance with all applicable health and safety legislation.
• Deliver strong operational results in the areas of productivity, health and safety, HAACP, and customer order quality.
• Complete shift reporting using WMS and MS Office to document shift performance, generate insights, and identify action plans. Use reports to deliver effective shift handover meetings.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to staff by maintaining work schedule, providing work direction, facilitating shift start up meetings, managing training and providing performance feedback.
• Build and maintain positive labour-management relationships to effectively manage the operations in line with the collective agreement. Address employee concerns in a timely and resolution orientated fashion.
• Ensure GMP and S.O.Ps are adhered to at all times, and that order meet or exceed customers specifications.
• Participate in the development and implementation of operational and capital budgets, safety compliance, training and production plans by monitoring results against plan and support corrective action plans accordingly
• Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in developing and implementing CI initiatives, in partnership with the COE. Effectively share best practices with other shifts.

What you will bring :

University degree, college diploma, or equivalent experience within Distribution or logistics management.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing a team and experience in a unionized environment.

Knowledge of material handling practices, including SOP, technical standards, and health and safety.

Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills.

Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision making skills.

People leadership skills and ability to develop and coach employees.

Proficient with Microsoft Office (excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint) and SAP or other WMS systems

What Lactalis will offer :

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks :

A Performance-Based Bonus System

4 Weeks of Vacation

A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000 / year

A Volunteer Day to give back to your community

Learning and Development opportunities

A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG commitment :

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI :

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note : Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Distribution and Supply Chain

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Dairy Product Manufacturing

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