Boshart Industries Hiring for Warehouse Supervisor at Milverton, ON Full Time

Boshart Industries is based in Milverton, Ontario with 65+ years of experience in manufacturing and distribution. We are a Living Wage Employer who offers year-round positions, health benefits available after completion of probation and RRSP match after two years. We are committed to developing excellence in all our employees by offering a safe, enjoyable and welcoming environment and celebrating our milestones, team achievements and successes on a regular basis.

The Warehouse Supervisor, under the direction of the Warehouse Manager will accomplish effective logistical oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills while supervising staff in the department.

Your day-to-day Responsibilities

Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including employee relations, delegation, training and performance evaluation

Coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly

Maintain shift schedules to ensure sufficient employee coverage

Schedule, authorize and approve time off requests and assist in ensuring that timecards are completed accurately

Ensure employees have clear goals and are aware of expectations

Evaluate employee performance and provide feedback and coaching, participate in formal evaluations

Prepare reports for employees relating to performance metrics and provide any relevant information to Warehouse Manager

Manage, schedule and monitor any equipment needs and/or repairs as required

Monitor and maintain service levels

Ensure that safe work practices are being followed and that employees adhere to all health and safety regulations

Ensure that all staff are equipped with and are using the proper personal protective equipment

Ensure safety in the warehouse by determining any training needs and requirements.

Take into account full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space

Monitor receiving to ensure that standards are being met

Organize and schedule deliveries between plants (local and satellite) ensuring work orders are completed on a timely basis

Coordinate with internal departments on variances in workload to share and utilize staff as appropriate.

Assist in implementation of risk management plans ie. Staffing, volume

Complete understanding of all job functions in the Warehouse and able to cover for any position as needed

Analyze departmental operations and identify areas requiring improvement

Ensure that strategic performance metrics, targets and goals are met

Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards

Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and hazardous materials

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

One to three years of experience in a supervisory role in a warehouse setting

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems

Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies

Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals

Strong formal and informal leadership skills

Ability to identify measures of performance and actions needed to improve or correct performance

Hours of Work (permanent shift – not rotating)

Days – Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

If you have a passion for results and want to grow your career with a dynamic and growing industry leader, please submit your cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Boshart Industries Inc; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Boshart Industries Inc. has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know to ensure that the appropriate accommodations are in place.