Warehouse Supervisor

**HERE WE GROW AGAIN**

**OUR MISSION**

At Alberta Veterinary Laboratories/Solvet (‘AVL’), our multi-faceted team is dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of animals. Built on the values of **INNOVATION**, **QUALITY**, **PEOPLE/ANIMALS**, **ACCOUNTABILITY**, **PASSION**, and **SAFETY**, AVL is a Canadian company searching for new solutions to old problems through the development and world-wide distribution of products that bring great comfort and ease to both owners and animals. Founded in 2009, this Calgary-based, family owned and operated company has provided quality animal health products to thousands of farmers, vets, and pet owners. At AVL our mission is simplewe listen to our customers and deliver solutions to problems they face daily.

Let’s help you launch your career with AVL/Solvet We are looking for an experienced and energetic new team member to join our **Warehouse** team **on-site** in our Calgary head office as a **Warehouse Supervisor**.

**THE ROLE**

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the **Warehouse Supervisor** is responsible for ensuring all aspects of Warehouse operations are followed and completed as per AVL SOP’s. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for assigning the day-to-day tasks of all Warehouse Associates and working alongside all team members within Operations.

This position requires an incumbent with demonstrated problem-solving, collaborative leadership and excellent communication skills. You must be keen to learn AVL processes and procedures, and enthusiastically engage in leading a dedicated and hard-working team. An understanding of working in a Health Canada regulated GMP facility would be an asset.

**DAY-TO-DAY**
- Oversees and coordinates Warehouse operations including attending the daily morning Operations stand-up
- Maintains cGMP standards and implements/enforces work instructions and SOP set out by the company
- Ensure maintenance schedules are followed for Warehouse facilities and equipment used in Operations
- Ensure materials are properly received
- Responsible for having orders prepared according to internal timelines
- Arrange for pick up, and ship orders
- Receive incoming shipments
- Manage and restock warehouse related supplies
- Manage pallet inventory
- Ensures that materials required by Production department are designated, counted and or weighed, prior to being staged for manufacturing
- Manage disposal/pick-up of empty drums and totes
- Work with Operations and Quality to maintain and update any Work instructions, SOPs, and documents used by Warehouse staff
- Ensures electronic records, scheduling tools, and communications are maintained and kept up to date
- Participates in hiring of Warehouse Associates
- Coordinate with Facilities Manager when arranging emergency or other repairs of Warehouse equipment using approved providers
- Responsible for the onboarding and training of new Warehouse personnel, and for maintaining existing staff training
- Manages the development of the department resources through training, informal feedback, and participating in individual performance appraisals
- Approves time sheets, and reviews/approves sick, personal, and vacation time off requests
- Responsible for ensuring Warehouse areas kept clean and organized
- Keeping a safe environment and ensuring operations are conducted in a safe manner
- Ensures that logbooks are maintained, and that documents (paper/electronic) are completed in a timely manner
- Willingly performs other duties as required

**IDEAL FIT**

Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Warehouse operations with 2 years working in a supervisory role
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Class 5 Drivers’ License with good driving record
- Counterbalance and Reach forklift operation training and certificates, along with other equipment such as a scissor lift, wrapper and pallet jacks
- Comfortable completing Warehouse activities such as receiving on a computer and open to learning new software programs

Skills and Attributes
- Great interpersonal and communication skills (advanced level of English required)
- Reliable, punctual and thrives as part of a busy team
- Detail-oriented with good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
- Comfortable with multi-tasking and adaptable to changing priorities within a team-oriented environment
- Consistently demonstrates initiative and willingness to go above and beyond
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- **Must be physically able to bend and stretch, lift up to 50 lbs (23 kgs) as well as stand or walk for long periods of time**:

- Good vision and hearing skills are essential in a safety sensitive working environment
- This is a safety sensitive position due to the operation of machinery in the warehouse“**The BEST safety device is a CAREFUL worker.**”

Working Conditions
- Indoor work environment that may have odours, be dusty, or be noisy
- Must be p