Warehouse Supervisor Jobs

Primary LocationCambridge, Canada Job ID R104569
Kane Veterinary Supplies is a Canadian wholesale distributor and manufacturer agent, providing excellence in distribution of the highest quality, cutting edge, value-laden products to the pet retail, veterinary, agricultural, and equine markets across Canada.
Job Summary
Supervises the daily operations of warehouse associates in assigned department. This position works in partnership with the Warehouse Manager or Operations Manager to support the achievement of delivering results in the distribution center.
Operations

• Evaluates product placement, storage bins and manages expirations.
• Performs cycle counts.
• Performs the same duties as those supervised.
• Conduct routine audits and alert the Manager of any irregularities of product inventory or processes (i.e. count and location errors, shortages and damages).
• Maintains facility organization and cleanliness.
• Keeps accurate records of assigned department – Shipping, Receiving, Inventory, Returns
• Responsible for the unloading, staging and put away of merchandise and materials.
• Responsible for the entire production flow
• Identifies and addresses any safety hazards.
• Maintains housekeeping standards and ensures that all sanitation requirements are met.

People & Talent Management

• Communicates distribution center, network and corporate information during daily start up meetings.
• Participates in the performance review process and makes recommendations for promotions and identifies needs for disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Creates a positive work environment that promotes creativity, teamwork and recognition.
• Resolve employee issues in an effective and consistent manner.
• Other duties as assigned
• Reviews and corrects timecards for accurate submission to payroll.
• Mentor employees, measure performance, and complete regular performance reviews.
• Provides training and coaching to Warehouse associates.
• Encourage the growth of all direct and indirect reports through skill development and goal setting.
• Hold direct reports accountable for meeting performance standards and departmental performance goals.
• Provides direction, assigns responsibilities and motivates the team to achieve department goals.
• Determines proper staffing levels to ensure that all productivity levels remain current.
• Aids in establishing, supporting or promotion of location and network activities that are designed to strengthen and improve teamwork and moral.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in prioritizing and time-management
• Proven soft skills – analytical, problem solving, communication, interpersonal
• Organized, strong attention to detail
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 or more years in a Distribution Center or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Supervisor or Management experience
• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Previous experience with utilizing inventory systems

PATTERSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences are what strengthen us and drive our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.