Reporting to the Warehouse Manager the Shipping & Warehouse Supervisor will lead cross-functional teams responsible for inventory control, outbound shipping, receiving and inter-facility logistics. This role will foster a culture of safety, performance excellence, and continuous improvement. This role demands a hands-on leader who leads by example, drives operational efficiency, and ensures alignment with business goals through tactical execution and KPI management.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
- Motivate, coach, and train staff to consistently deliver high standards of performance and service
- Lead by example, promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respect and providing constructive feedback to team members where necessary
- Manage personnel matters including staff decisions, coaching, progressive discipline, and leave management.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Create a positive and engaging work environment that encourages initiative and ownership.
- Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements to boost morale and retention.
- Provide regular feedback and development opportunities tailored to individual strengths and goals.
- Encourage open communication and active participation in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.
- Support career growth through mentorship and cross-training initiatives.
Safety
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed and enforced across departments.
- Conduct regular toolbox safety talks and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and internal standards,
- Complete team evaluations as per company standards and policies.
- Performance & KPI Management
- Identify, monitor, and report on departmental KPIs to drive performance improvements.
- Analyze operational data to solve process-related issues and optimize workflows.
- Manage change initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives.
Tactical & Operational Execution
- Oversee all aspects of inventory control, shipping logistics, production support and receiving operations.
- Ensure timely and accurate outbound shipments, including domestic, international and special shipments.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices across departments.
- Other duties as required.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years of warehouse experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Proven experience in warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with KPI development and performance tracking.
- High computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills: listening, summarizing, probing, and clarifying.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset.