Retail Warehouse Supervisor

**Retail Warehouse Supervisor**

**One year contract**

**Who we are**
InSchoolwear is an innovative uniform apparel company for the most elite private schools in Canada. Setting the bar in Eco fabrics and functional school uniform design, we create transformational products and experiences that support student life and school culture. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, sustainable future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

**The Perks**

Retail minded individuals will THRIVE in this environment. _**Joining the InSchoolwear team will mean you never work the holiday season again **_- our warehouse shuts down for a week at Christmas time and again for a week during March Break.

**A day in the life at InSchoolwear**
- Directs and oversees an assigned department within the corporate office
- Responsible for managing the operational performance results of their assigned department
- Provides support to the Senior Operations Manager and/or General Manager in creating and implementing department operating and strategic plans and driving continuous improvements
- Responsible for all aspects of talent management for their salaried and hourly direct reports and their results including hiring, training, annual review process, performance management, development and coaching, engagement, off boarding and rewards and recognition
- Responsible for partnering with Health and Safety, Asset Protection and People and Culture on employee concerns within their department that require escalation
- Responsible for leading weekly and monthly labor and workforce planning for their department
- Responsible for liaising with clients, suppliers and transport companies
- Lead annual inventory count and perform random spot checks for inventory accuracy
- Responsible for examining incoming and outgoing inventory to ensure proper fulfillment
- Responsible for ensuring their department has the right supply levels at the right time
- Responsible for ordering warehouse and production supplies
- Responsible for effective communication flow to their supervisors and department
- Responsible for effective collaboration and accountability to ensure inventory practices are accurate all teams
- Responsible for large scope strategic initiatives and projects within their respective department
- Responsible for meeting inventory control targets for Shrink
- Approves termination decision of hourly employees and takes appropriate partnership with People and Culture
- Supports with driving health and safety and labor compliance of the building and ensuring compliance within their department
- Supports with driving results of overall employee engagement of the building and ensuring engagement is high within their department
- Provides insight and support to site Leader with AOP (Annual Operation Planning) planning for department
- Champions and leads through InSchoolwear's initiatives and values

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of leadership experience in a Distribution Center or similar retail environment-preferably in a fast paced, high growth environment
- 3 years of direct people management experience of hourly employees
- Experience using automation or MHE (material handling equipment)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with a Warehouse Management System and Labor Management System
- Ability to effectively communicate with the team and business partners both written and verbally
- Proven experience leading and implementing process improvements
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Valid drivers licence
- Ability to handle multiple high priority tasks
- Ability to meet scheduling needs which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment
- Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, weekends with occasional after-hours requirements and overtime

**Must haves**:

- Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
- Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
- Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka don't take yourself too seriously.

**Contract Length**:

- 12 month contract, with potential to stay on permanently if proven successful in the role

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day