Operations Supervisor

About Us:

Robertson Electric Wholesale is a highly regarded Electrical Distributor in Canada. Robertson has demonstrated steady and secure growth since many years, proving to be a dominant player in the industries we serve. With numerous branches across Canada and secure business plans for further growth and expansion, Robertson is seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic Company and be part of our continued success.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

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What's In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Scope of the Position

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing day to day operations of Warehouse Administration. The Operations Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity and efficiency of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversees day to day operations of Warehouse.
• Liaise with Sales by understanding expectations and working consistently to achieve them.
• Assist Branch Manager with facility maintenance, equipment, inventory, support equipment and tooling in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist Branch Manager to achieve the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment to ensure compliance with Federal Legislation & Provincial.
• Maintain a neat and efficient operation within the budgetary limits set by management, and promote a harmonious relationship between those employees supervised by the Branch Manager and others of the company.
• Maintain confidentiality of company records.
• Assist Branch Manager with order prioritization, flow and fulfillment .
• Recording product into the computer.
• Responsible for shipping and receiving inner branch transfers (IBT).
• Responsible for looking after open order reports.
• Responsible for handling shipping issues with sales.
• Track errors for Branch Manager.
• Coordinate project billings with sales department.
• New duties may be added to this description with proper explanation at any time.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle a wide array of tasks.
• Proficient in areas such as typing, data entry, math, grammar and computers.
• Capable of following and implementing process.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate under time pressure.
• Excellent record keeping, accuracy and timeliness.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:

• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents' needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

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Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos. 

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

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Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times' 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.  We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it's essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

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Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:

We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.