Warehouse Supervisor

Work setting

• Transportation
• Warehouse

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Dispatch management service software
• Inventory control software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Analytical
• Proactive

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available