Our client is seeking a hands-on and highly organized Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead the warehouse team, and ensure productivity, safety, accuracy, and service standards are consistently achieved.

This position is ideal for an experienced warehouse leader who is comfortable managing people, improving processes, solving operational challenges, and stepping into different warehouse functions when additional support is needed. The successful candidate will lead by example and remain calm, professional, and solutions-focused in a quick-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations

Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, order preparation, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory movement

Ensure daily productivity, accuracy, quality, and service targets are achieved

Organize warehouse workflows and prioritize tasks according to operational requirements

Monitor staffing and workload levels and reassign team members as needed

Assist with warehouse duties during busy periods or staffing shortages

Ensure materials and products are stored, handled, and moved safely and efficiently

Review operational reports and use the information to support planning and decision-making

Lead, supervise, coach, and support warehouse employees

Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, safety, and workplace conduct

Provide ongoing training, feedback, and performance coaching

Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication

Lead by example and consistently demonstrate the organization’s expected character qualities and workplace values

Address employee concerns and operational issues calmly and professionally





Support the onboarding and training of new warehouse employees

Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve warehouse productivity, workflow, accuracy, safety, and organization

Develop, document, and implement improved warehouse processes and procedures

Monitor the effectiveness of new processes and make adjustments when required

Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve operational challenges

Use reports, performance information, and employee feedback to identify areas for improvement

Support inventory control and help investigate discrepancies or recurring errors

Health and Safety

Ensure all warehouse activities are completed in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements

Promote safe material-handling practices throughout the warehouse

Ensure employees properly use personal protective equipment and warehouse equipment

Conduct regular warehouse inspections and address potential hazards

Support incident investigations and corrective actions when required

Safely operate material-handling equipment when necessary

Qualifications
Experience and Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three to five years of warehouse experience

Previous warehouse leadership, supervisory, or management experience

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing process improvements





Previous logistics or distribution experience is considered an asset

Valid Material Handling Equipment certification, or the ability to obtain certification within three months of employment

In office equipment training will be provided when required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership, coaching, and team-management skills

Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills

Ability to lead by example and consistently demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and integrity

Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with employees, management, and other departments

English reading and writing proficiency

Good computer skills, including the ability to review reports and work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to safely and efficiently operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks is considered an asset

Ability to remain calm and effective when managing high-pressure situations

Comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse leadership position

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is performed in a fast-paced warehouse workplace

The Warehouse Manager may be required to assist in receiving, picking, packing, shipping, material handling, or other warehouse functions

The position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods

The position may involve bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials

Must be comfortable working around forklifts, reach trucks, and other warehouse equipment

Must be able to manage changing priorities and operational demands calmly and effectively

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📌 Warehouse Supervisor (Ontario)
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