Warehouse Supervisor (rotating shift and/or afternoon shift)

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ZF as a Warehouse Supervisor in Windsor, where you will oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient management of inventory and staff. This pivotal role offers a rotating or fixed afternoon shift schedule, focusing on safety, operational excellence, and inventory accuracy, while supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse management experience, including 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory practices and Lean Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of components to production lines.
• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse staff.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management Systems

Forklifts

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Warehouse Supervisor (rotating shift and/or afternoon shift)

Country/Region: CA

Location:

Windsor, ON, CA, N8N 5G2

About the Team

We are a highly collaborative, dynamic, close-knit department that works to ensure inventory accuracy, counts, and transfers are done immediately. The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily operations of the plant warehouse, including storage, movement, and distribution of materials and components essential to production. This role ensures activities are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations. You will support 25-30 direct reports per shift in this role, including forklift drivers, receivers, and material handlers.

THIS POSITION PROVIDES THE OPTION TO WORK EITHER A ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULE, OR STRICTLY AN AFTERNOON SHIFT SCHEDULE.

IN A ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULE, YOU WILL ROTATE THE DAY SHIFT FOR 2 WEEKS (7AM-3PM) AND THE AFTERNOON SHIFT FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS (3PM-11PM). YOU WILL CONTINUE ROTATING SHIFTS EVERY 2 WEEKS DURING THE YEAR.

YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO WORK JUST THE AFTERNOON SHIFT (3PM-11PM) EVERY WEEK.

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO WORK EITHER A ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULE, OR STRICTLY AN AFTERNOON SHIFT SCHEDULE, ALONG WITH OVERTIME AND WEEKENDS AS NEEDED.

What you can look forward to as a Warehouse Supervisor

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse functions: receiving, storage, picking, and distribution of parts and materials.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of components to production lines to meet schedules.
• Oversee inventory practices including stock rotation, cycle counts, and material usage tracking to prevent stockouts or overages.Monitor inventory to ensure availability of critical parts and minimize excess.
• Lead, train, and mentor warehouse staff, including forklift operators and material handlers.Develop schedules and ensure adequate staffing to support production.
• Enforce safety regulations, PPE use, and safe handling of materials and equipment.Conduct safety inspections and audits to maintain a safe environment.
• Manage parts tracking via barcode scanning, SAP, or other WMS tools.
• Work with Planners to resolve discrepancies, damaged goods, and material movement issues.
• Address employee concerns or conflicts and escalate as needed.

Your Profile as a Warehouse Supervisor

• Minimum 3–5 years of warehouse management experience, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role in a manufacturing or automotive unionized environment.
• Experience with SAP and warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) preferred.
• Experience with MS Office suite (outlook, excel, word) and WMS (warehouse management systems)
• The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, technical skill, and operational expertise. Must be able to lead, motivate, and develop a team to achieve high performance.
• Strong knowledge of inventory practices, including stock rotation, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution, is required.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and logistics coordination is essential.
• Must possess strong communication and time management skills to interact effectively with staff, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Conflict resolution skills and a customer-focused mindset are essential to ensure delivery accuracy and satisfaction.

Be part of our ZF team as Warehouse Supervisor (rotating shift and/or afternoon shift) and apply now!

Contact

Kyle Nader

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.