Supervisor, Warehouse Operations & Facility – Open Position

Goal of this position:

The goal of the Warehouse / Facility Supervisor is to maximize operational efficiency, both in the warehouse and between departments. To minimize costs, and ensure accurate order fulfillment. To provide a safe and secure working environment for occupants and staff.
  

Detailed responsibilities:

Warehouse

• Oversee training and supervision of warehouse staff.  

• Lead, develop, organize workflow and assign tasks to the Warehouse team.

• Conduct staff performance reviews; this includes identifying appropriate development plans and process improvement initiatives.

• Utilize measurement systems (KPIs/ KPOs) to monitor department effectiveness and customer service to enable ongoing process improvement.

• Partner with cross-functional departments to establish best practices to improve business operations.

• Perform cost/benefit analyses in support of process improvement initiatives, review warehousing procedures and production supply practices in efforts to develop recommendations to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Provide oversight on work orders and staging to support efficient production and no downtime.

• Responsible for cross training (Receiving and Distribution) to support as back up as needed.

• Coordinate and provide procedural training to the Warehouse Team.

• Develop, document and maintain “how tos” for all warehousing activities and procedures in Google.

• Efficiently move, stack, and retrieve products.

• Manage team schedules, attendance and vacation requests to meet business needs (Receiving and Distribution).

• Participate in and/or lead Non Conformance Investigations.

• Oversee that internal controls for inventory consumption are met.

• Complete Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).

• Other duties as assigned.

Facility

• Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems.  

• Support all facility contracts with external providers with Senior Purchaser.

• Acquire quotes and coordinate all building upgrades with Senior Purchaser.

• Participate and assist Operations Manager with budget planning.

• Guide compliance with inventory control practices and ensure maintenance of physical and ERP inventory records through cycle counting and location audits.

• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements related to Warehousing.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• An effective team player with proven coaching, organizational, performance management, leadership skills and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Knowledge of Warehousing and Material Movement best practices.

• Solid understanding of Inventory Management.

• Ability to effectively lead and strengthen relationships with and between teams.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.
  

Required skills and competencies:

• Post-secondary Diploma or combination of equivalent education and 10 years of progressive experience within warehousing, shipping, receiving or transportation/logistics environment.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years people management / leadership experience.
• Valid Forklift license is required. (will certify)
• Minimum 5 years of experience required operating a forklift.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• knowledge of SAP and Google Suite an asset.
• Motivated, independent and take charge capability.
• Interpersonal skills must include a team approach, positive attitude with self motivation, taking initiatives and communication to all team members with focus on problem solving and process improvement mindset.
• Ability to deal and effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Customer centric skills for internal and external customers.

Back-up arrangements:   Received and provided within the Warehouse / Purchasing / Logistics Department.

All interested candidates can apply and send their resume in confidence to Human Resources at Viessmann, at ZsnS@viessmann.com.