Warehouse Shift Manager (Overnight) (Toronto)

Warehouse Shift Manager (Overnight) (Toronto)

05 Oct
|
Poly
|
Toronto

05 Oct

Poly

Toronto

Department: Supply Chain Shift: Continental Night Shift 7 pm to 7 am At Polytainers, we create packaging that helps protect the food products people enjoy every day. As a leading North American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, we combine innovation, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships to deliver quality products and contribute to a more sustainable future. Across our teams and facilities, we work together with purpose, put our customers first and continuously look for better ways to work.

Whatever your role—making our products, supporting our customers or improving how we work—your contribution matters.

The Warehouse

Supervisor is accountable for the safe, productive, and cost-effective execution of all warehouse operations on their assigned shift. This role owns shift performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people engagement, ensuring operational targets are consistently achieved while fostering a high-performance, continuous improvement culture. The Supervisor leads, coaches, and develops the warehouse team, ensures disciplined execution of processes and systems, and drives operational excellence aligned with Polytainers’ business objectives. Safety, Compliance &

• Food Safety Act as the designated "Competent Person" on shift, ensuring full compliance with Health &

• Safety, HACCP, cGMP, and 5S standards Lead incident/accident investigations, ensuring timely reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Ensure proper product handling, storage, and traceability to meet food safety and quality standards Operational Performance &

• KPIs Own and deliver shift performance against key metrics including: On-Time In-Full (OTIF)



shipping Inventory accuracy Picking/shipping accuracy Monitor real-time performance and take immediate action to address gaps Ensure effective shift handovers with clear communication of issues and priorities Escalate operational risks and issues as required Inventory Control &

• Systems Execution Ensure accurate and timely execution of all warehouse transactions in WMS/ERP systems Lead cycle count activities and resolve inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and system integrity Drive discipline in scanning, tracking, and material flow processes Labour Planning &

• Workforce Management Manage staffing levels, including overtime and temporary labour, to meet business needs Maintain attendance, vacation, and scheduling in Dayforce Ensure fair and consistent application of company policies and standards Manage performance through regular feedback, coaching, and formal performance improvement processes Maintain accurate documentation of performance and disciplinary actions Identify training needs and maintain an up-to-date training matrix Develop team capability through cross-training and succession planning Quality &

• Problem Solving Ensure timely response to NCRs and quality issues Lead structured root cause analysis (e.g., Prevent recurrence of issues through process improvements and team education Continuous Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and space utilization Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability Communicate performance results, priorities,



and expectations clearly to the team Collaborate with Planning, Customer Service, Production, and Quality to ensure alignment and service excellence Support urgent customer requirements and operational escalations Operational Excellence &

• Housekeeping Ensure warehouse organization, cleanliness, and visual management standards are maintained Support layout optimization and efficient material flow Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years of warehouse experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment Experience in plastics and/or food packaging industry is an asset Technical Skills Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material flow Experience with WMS/ERP systems (SAP preferred) Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel required) Forklift and Reach Truck certification preferred Strong organizational and time management skills Significant time spent on the warehouse floor in a fast-paced, noisy environment Occasional operation of material handling equipment (forklift/reach truck) Polytainers does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here: Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Polytainers

Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #

📌 Warehouse Shift Manager (Overnight) (Toronto)
🏢 Poly
📍 Toronto

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