Supervisor, Warehouse

SUPERVISOR, WAREHOUSE

Lead and develop a team of warehouse associates. Coordinate the receiving of raw materials, manage lineside inventory delivery to support production schedules, and oversee the storage and shipping of finished goods. Enforce strict safety protocols while optimizing storage capacity and workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities Include:

EMPLOYEE SAFETY

• Actively drive a safety-first culture by leading by example
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.
• Accountable for employees working safely, i.e. by maintaining personal competency in departmental processes, equipment operation, materials usage etc., understanding the associated hazards in the department, and protecting workers from those hazards through information, training, and enforcement of procedures, laws, etc. 
• Maintain that equipment and facilities in safe condition, i.e. by maintaining personal competency in what “safe condition” looks like, conducting regular inspections, and addressing hazards if they arise
• Responsible for all employees working in compliance with TMI’s Disability Management Procedure, i.e., by maintaining personal competency in the Procedure, informing employees of it, and enforcing it

PEOPLE SUPERVISION

• Ensure warehouse personnel are following standardized work
• Coach/guide employees with problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Lead daily operations by maintaining an active, physical presence on the work floor
• Support team members through direct, real-time engagement and active observation
• Build strong working relationships by talking with staff where they work
• Ensure staff have clarity of expectations through the delivery of objectives and understanding key deliverables
• Support employee development, i.e., by evaluating performance, providing feedback, and supporting their growth
• Manage employee issues to enable employees to have a high degree of focus on their jobs, i.e., by resolving employee relations issues, performance problems, and disciplinary issues

SHIPPING & RECEIVING

• Ensure that domestic and international shipping and receiving processes are safe, efficient (time and cost), effective (on time receipt and delivery) and are followed consistently
• Provide assistance with special shipments, as required
• Assist with Shipping and Receiving duties, when needed
• Work with team to identify cost and efficiency opportunities

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

• Ensure that material handling processes are safe, efficient (time and cost), and effective (on time support to production)
• Achieve all cycle count requirements
• Manage warehouse space ensuring that material flows efficiently, space is utilized efficiently, and racking design/layout is optimized
• Ensure sample requirements are processed efficiently and effectively
• Assist with Material Handling when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Diploma in Materials Management, Logistics, or a related field of study
2. 5 years of work experience in a warehouse setting with evidence of increased level of responsibility
3. 1-2 years of experience supervising a team

1. Knowledge of international shipping
2. Forklift certification
3. Experience with a WMS system
4. Experience in lean manufacturing environment is an asset
5. Knowledge or experience in an ISO environment is an asset
6. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is an asset
7. Ability to work independently
8. Consistently thorough and precise

At an applicant’s request, TMI will make accommodation to its recruitment process to meet the needs of applicants with disabilities.