Warehousing and Distribution Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

Polytainers Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers Inc. is seeking a Warehousing and Distribution Supervisor for the afternoon shift in Etobicoke. The successful candidate will oversee warehouse operations, ensure team compliance with safety standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. A background in warehouse management and supervisory experience in a fast-paced setting is essential for this role.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Commitment to diversity and inclusivity

Accommodations for people with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in warehouse management.
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Forklift and Reach truck licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and safety initiatives on shift.
• Manage team performance and shift staffing.
• Support Continuous Improvement efforts and audits.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Lean Concepts Awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warehousing and Distribution Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 3:59 AM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible to provide and coordinate of all Warehouse functions and activities for their shift to meet the safety, quality, delivery and cost targets and to foster a working environment that is fair, equitable and driven to continuously improve.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• With respect to ensuring Health and Safety/HACCP/5S compliance, the supervisor acts as the “Competent Person” on the Shift, ensuring that all team members are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner using the appropriate PPE when applicable.
• Lead accident/incident investigations and submit reports in a timely manner and proactively identify and suggest ways to eliminate hazards.
• Regularly audit the Warehouse to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and ensure that inspections are appropriately documented including ensuring proper storage of product to prevent damage
• Management of team members ensuring that all are treated in an equitable manner and uphold the company’s standards of conduct
• Ensure that each shift is adequately staffed to meet requirements including identifying vacancies and working with the Warehouse Manager to use Temporary labor or recruit and hire as required.
• Provide support for the night and week-end Team Leads (e.g. Accident/Incident investigations, disciplinary actions, shift coverage).
• Maintain team member work hours, vacation and absence in Dayforce
• Identify training opportunities; manage the training plan and keep the Training Matrix up to date.
• Ensure cross-training and back-up support is adequate and managing the vacation schedule.
• Manage the Performance Improvement program including:
• Dealing with issues and providing timely feedback.
• Maintaining proper notes and documentation of issues and interactions.
• Providing proper information to Warehouse Manager.
• Coaching and counselling Team Members as appropriate.
• Understand shift performance targets and how they contribute to enabling PC&L and Toronto Operations objectives to be met including:
• Monitor shift performance to ensure targets are being met.
• Be aware of any significant material or information flow issues arising during the shift and ensure corrective action plans are initiated and executed.
• Ensure timely response to NCRs including understanding the root cause and establishing corrective action plans.
• Escalate issues as required.
• Responsible for smooth shift transitions and providing feedback to previous shift on any issues that does not position your shift for success.
• Lead weekly Communication Meeting.
• Collect necessary data and submit daily shift report and responsible for daily audit, and responsible for ensuring proper housekeeping and organization of Warehouse
• Support and drive Continuous Improvement, identifying improvement opportunities and participating in establishing the performance metrics and the CI program for the Department, including:
• Sponsor, lead, facilitate or participate in Kaizens.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture.
• Must follow food safety and cGMP processes and procedures – training is provided

NOTE: This job requires considerable time spent on the shop floor exposed to a noisy environment, and on occasion, driving the forklift/reach truck as needed. The incumbent may be required to work non-standard hours due to leadership team meetings, training sessions, projects, product launches, etc.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: Post-secondary education, preferably in Business, or equivalent work experience

Minimum Experience/Field: Minimum 5 years of warehouse experience in a fast paced, high volume lean manufacturing environment. Minimum 1-year supervisory experience. Experience in plastics and/or food packaging industry preferred

Licenses Required: Forklift and Reach truck licenses preferred

Computer Skills: Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong excel skills

Communication Skills: Proven track record supervising and working with people and problem resolution and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills

Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Proven Supervisory ability and ability to motivate and influence others. Detail-orientation with a bias for action and proven ability to deliver results. Good understanding of lean concepts and MRP systems

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Demonstrates effective negotiation and/or influencing skills when dealing with others, building trust and credibility and achieving goals/outcomes while maintaining good relationship
• Gets things done and resolves issues in a win-win fashion and is able to determine when to take charge and when to gain consensus.
• Consistently uses good judgement in decision making, analyzing problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
• Thrives in a ‘hands-on’ position and demonstrates a positive can-do attitude
• Reliable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic, which is demonstrated in your past behaviors

Upholding a customer focused culture

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada