Warehouse Supervisor

Location : True North Log & Timber Homes Inc.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Compensation : $26.50 per hour to 30.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Job Overview

True North Log & Timber Homes is seeking an experienced and accountable Warehouse Supervisor to lead warehouse operations, facilitate purchasing and inventory control, and directly supervise the Shipping & Receiving function. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is critical to ensuring materials are procured, received, stored, and distributed accurately and safely to support production, construction schedules, and customer deliveries.

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for compliance with applicable provincial and federal legislation , internal policies, and safety standards, while driving continuous improvement across purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing and construction-support setting.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Team Leadership

- Supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and material staging
- Directly supervise the Shipping & Receiving employee , ensuring compliance with procedures, accuracy, and safety standards
- Train, coach, and evaluate warehouse staff in accordance with company policies and applicable employment legislation
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment and yard
- Conduct accurate inventory counts monthly.

Purchasing & Inventory Control

- Manage purchasing activities for warehouse and production materials in alignment with operational requirements and approved budgets

- Create, review, and track purchase orders using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP) :

- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure pricing accuracy,



timely delivery, and correct quantities

- Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct cycle counts, and investigate discrepancies

- Optimize inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs

- Support internal and external audits related to inventory, purchasing, and materials control

- Communicate with waste management to ensure bins are picked up when required.

Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics to ensure on-time, accurate deliveries
- Ensure all receiving activities follow documented procedures, including inspection, documentation, and system entry
- Confirm outbound shipments meet customer, dealer, and job-site requirements
- Support customer service objectives by ensuring order accuracy and delivery reliability

Safety, Compliance & Legislative Responsibilities

- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and applicable regulations
- Enforce safe material handling practices, including proper lifting techniques and forklift operation
- Ensure staff are trained in and comply with WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) requirements
- Participate in and support workplace safety programs, inspections, and incident reporting
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement





- Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for reporting, documentation, and communication
- Ensure accurate documentation related to inventory levels, shipments, purchasing, and audits
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and waste reduction
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse, inventory, and purchasing operations

Qualifications & Experience

- Proven supervisory experience in a warehouse, distribution, or materials management environment

- Hands-on experience with purchasing, inventory control, and supplier coordination :

- Strong working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP platforms (Business Central preferred)

- Experience supervising shipping and receiving functions

- Familiarity with manufacturing, construction, or building materials environments is highly desirable

- Forklift certification and experience operating material-handling equipment safely

- Ability to safely perform heavy lifting and physical warehouse duties

- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills

- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

- Bilingual English/French is an asset but not required

- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage

Legislative & Regulatory Compliance

This role is expected to comply with and support adherence to, including but not limited to:

- Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) :

- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) :

- Employment Standards Act (ESA), Ontario :

- Applicable transportation, material handling, and forklift safety regulations :

- Company

📌 Warehouse Supervisor (Gravenhurst)
🏢 True North Log E Timber Homes
📍 Gravenhurst