Warehouse Supervisor Electrozad Supply Company

**Warehouse Supervisor**

**Company Background**

Electrozad Supply is the largest independently Canadian owned and operated electrical wholesale distributor in Southwestern Ontario. Founded over 65 years ago, Electrozad has over 125 employees in 5 locations. From products to complete project solutions, we provided customers with a convenient ‘one-stop-shop’ total source for their automation and electrical needs. Our goal as “The House that Service Built” is to provide the highest standard of quality products, service, and support, to consistently meet the expectations of our customers.

**Summary**
The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the direct management and handling of all warehousing and distribution functions at the organization's warehouse facilities. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures. The Warehouse Supervisor will accomplish effective logístical oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of the organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behaviour consistent with our core values and supports our strategic plan.

**What you’ll be working on**:

- Day to day operational management and direction of our warehouse and delivery team.Continual review and improvement of processes and procedures related to material movement, in collaboration with sales and purchasing management.
- Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to improve the efficiency and effective flow of inventory, accuracy of customer shipments and inventory levels and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
- Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, delegation, training, coaching, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions.
- Analyze departmental operations, identify areas requiring improvement and implement appropriate operational changes, as mutually agreed upon.
- Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and hazardous materials.
- Coordinate activities by setting priorities, scheduling & delegating work assignments accordingly.
- Develop strategic performance metrics and targets that are consistent with company goals.
- Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations.
- Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
- Handle internal and external customer complaints and comments as related to warehouse and delivery operations.
- Translate strategic goals into practical actions.
- Other duties as required by the organization.

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- Bachelor of Business Administration - OR- equivalent combination of skills & experience with a focus on manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, supply chain management, inventory control, or materials management.
- (5) years of direct work experience in a warehouse management function or supply chain management position.
- Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems.
- Familiar with enterprise-level track-and-trace systems, as well as implementation experience.
- Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) may be required.
- Strong knowledge of Epicor Eclipse, as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.
- Team leadership and teambuilding abilities.

Electrozad is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Electrozad will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.