Warehouse Supervisor

Position Title: Warehouse Supervisor 

Reports To: Warehouse Manager 

Description: 

The Senior Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for efficient operations of the warehousing, leading a team of shipping/receiving, materials handling and warehouse clerk. Primary responsibilities encompass leadership and supervision of employees, finished goods and raw material preservation and transactions, Health & Safety, cost management and reduction, risk management and continuous improvement. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provides effective leadership, supervision, motivation and development of warehouse employees for safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of warehouse 

• Ability to take over the Manager’s tasks when the Manager is not available 

• Supports Warehouse Manager in activities in warehouse activities including WMS system, SOP/WI, KPI, ISO, safety 

• Leads a team of shipper/receivers, material handlers, and inventory clerks responsible for raw materials, finished goods, non-raw material items’ shipping, receiving, warehousing and material transfer 

• Knows all warehouse positions to be able to step in when/where help is needed; trouble shoot ERP or system issues; engage in process and work environment analysis and improvement when issues are found 

• Interacts professionally with all departments, customers and vendors 

• Maintains inventory accuracy. Conduct raw materials, finished goods inventory count in compliance with company control and audit standard. Prepare inventory report and root cause analysis; establish preventative actions 

• Communicates with other warehouse shifts to ensure smooth shift transition 

• Works closely with EHS and all departments to ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of effective programs, and promote a positive safety & health awareness within the supervisory and employee groups 

• Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Code of Business Conduct 

• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies 

• Conducts other duties as required 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• 3+ years of experience in warehouse management position, preferable in an high volume environment 

• Logistics experience required for local, national and international shipping 

• Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in related field 

• Competent computer skills in MS Office, previous experience with SAP or similar ERP system 

• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Inventory Management 

• High level of self- motivation, initiative, and work under pressure 

• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization 

• Well organized, energetic and a team player 

• Flexibility in hours is mandatory 

• Forklift certificate an asset