Warehouse Supervisor/Dispatcher

Consolidated Gypsum Supply Ltd.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor/Dispatcher to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring efficient dispatching, and maintaining high standards of inventory management. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of supervisory experience, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. Join a growing company that offers competitive salaries, monthly bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits plan, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a significant impact, this position is for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly efficiency bonuses

Comprehensive benefits plan

Company matching Group RSP plan

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse staff and manage daily operations.
• Prepare shipping documents and oversee inventory management.
• Conduct staff meetings and assist in hiring and training.

Skills

Warehouse supervisory experience

Dispatch experience

Class 3 License

Communication skills

MS Office

Task prioritization

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Forklift certification

Tools

Dispatching software

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor/Dispatcher

Full Time

Founded in 1977, Consolidated Gypsum is a building distribution company operating in six locations across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Distributing over 2500 building products to contractors across western Canada, forty plus years has earned us a solid reputation for keeping in sync with marketplace growth and demands.

DUTIES:

• Prepares journeys for drivers using dispatching software, completing all shipping documents, and obtaining and reporting to vendors the hours/mileage from delivery units at month-end.
• Responsible for staffing/scheduling and supervision of warehouse/yard/delivery staff, including conducting weekly staff meetings.
• Assist branch/operations manager in interviewing, hiring, and training of warehouse, yard and delivery personnel.
• Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and repairs of all warehouse and yard facilities including equipment, structures, signage, racking systems, lighting, controls, etc.
• Completes all shipping documents, warehouse and delivery damage reports.
• Communicate with sales staff when requiring additional delivery information.
• Responsible for proper and professional inventory handling and management, cleanliness within the yard, warehouse and personal office space, and security of both warehouse and yard facilities, including quality control of all deliveries.
• Responsible for daily operating efficiency (including wage expenses, inventory damages and order fill accuracy) including flow of goods to and from job site deliveries.
• Must check, sign-off, and authorize release of all built-up orders prior to their loading.
• Responsible for checking incoming vendor shipments for accuracy and condition and selecting delivery units to maximize load levels and efficiency.
• Prepares and distributes the Saturday task list.
• Conducts weekly walk-about of yard and warehouse with the Operations Manager.
• Create purchase orders for equipment repair in conjunction with branch/operations manager for the purposes of fleet/equipment maintenance.
• Carry out site visits on occasion to verify proper delivery equipment to be used.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Branch/Operations Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Minimum three years warehouse supervisory experience preferably in the building supply industry.
• Minimum 3 years dispatch experience.
• Class 3 License preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks based on relative importance and urgency.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Forklift certified or willing to obtain.

OFFERINGS:

• A competitive salary.
• Eligibility for monthly efficiency bonuses.
• A comprehensive benefits plan.
• Company matching Group RSP plan.
• A growing company with a solid foundation providing its employees with challenge and opportunity.