Distribution - Warehouse Supervisor

BSH Warehouse Supervisor

Department: Distribution
Reports to: Distribution Manager

Salary Range: $70,000 to $78,000 CAD

Our Blue Streak-Hygrade Motor Products division allows SMP to lead the way in the Canadian automotive aftermarket where we supply the highest quality engine management and temperature control product for domestic and import vehicles. We have marketed our lines in Canada under the Blue Streak name since the late 1940s.

Summary:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the warehouse to ensure efficient and accurate order fulfillment. This role involves supervising the warehouse team, including setting performance goals, providing training, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The Warehouse Supervisor will work closely with other departments to meet customer needs, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement. The position requires leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals within the warehouse environment.

Main Responsibilities

Operations

• Oversee and direct the shipping team by assigning duties and responsibilities such as picking and shipping customer orders based on order needs.
• Responsible for receiving incoming inventory, ensuring it is accurately recorded and correctly stored in designated areas to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure overall quality and accuracy of customer-specific packaging, labeling of shipments, appropriate shipping paperwork, and timely delivery.
• Ensure the effective implementation of new hire training and cross-training programs; train team members on SOPs, revisions, metrics, and departmental workflow.
• Review departmental performance and metrics, take corrective action to meet expectations, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain professional business relationships with internal departments such as Inventory Management and Customer Service.
• Maintain supply inventory such as, tape, boxes, labels.

Labor Management

• Supervise both full-time and temporary distribution department workforce.
• Set clear goals for team members and provide regular constructive feedback, ensuring individual development.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for team members.
• Maintain a positive work environment, resolve conflicts, problems, and concerns as they arise.

Safety

• Ensure all team members are trained to safely perform their job duties, including operating material handling equipment safely and without damage to products, structures, or equipment.
• Monitor all accidents and incidents, investigate them, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Ensure all team members adhere to safety protocols, including proper use of protective equipment and maintaining safe working practices.
• Oversee the use and maintenance of warehouse equipment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other work-related duties as required by management.

Qualifications/Skills/Ability Requirements

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a distribution or manufacturing operation.
• Strong business sense with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with JD Edwards and RF Scanners is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Other physical demands include standing, walking, occasional bending/stooping

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process.