What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at Confidential?
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee all warehouse functions and set expectations for all warehouse employees.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise up to 15 employees (Number of employees could increase over time as business needs increase).
- Process outbound shipments in the ERP.
- Organize and oversee pick and pack functions.
- Perform a quality check on every shipment that leaves the warehouse.
- Communicate with Customer Service to ensure on time delivery.
- Provide direction to the warehouse team.
- Create and maintain an environment of role clarity, team work, safe work practices and regularity.
- Participate in and lead the health and safety efforts on the warehouse floor.
- Liaise with internal and external resources as they relate to equipment maintenance, plant housekeeping and grounds control.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including but not limited to recruiting, training and performance management.
Qualifications:
- High-School diploma considered an asset.
- 4-6 years relevant experience and/or training in managing people.
- Safety training; knowledge of a supervisor’s role and responsibilities in safety.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
- Experience using ERP systems.
- A willingness to learn and be cross trained.
- Certification in First Aid/CPR considered an asset.
- A valid fork truck license or previous experience is required.
- Computer literacy is required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Required to balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
- Constantly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch.
- Expected to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Note: this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to revisions or amendments as required by the needs of the business.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
