Warehouse Supervisor

at  Veterinary Purchasing Co Ltd

Veterinary Purchasing Co. Ltd (VP) located in St. Marys, Ontario, a 25 min drive from north London, is the largest Veterinary Owned Distributor in Ontario. Our primary purpose is to ensure that Veterinarians have the supplies they need to provide healthcare to our furry friends. Be a part of the Supply Chain Industry and join our team. We are currently looking for like-minded individuals to join our operations team in a Warehouse Supervisor Role.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of supervisor/leadership experience.
• Post-Secondary School diploma in a related field or comparable occupational experience.
• SCMP, APICS, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business – considered an asset.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact with all levels within the organization.
• Proven organization and time management skills.
• Experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Team player, looking to get the job done and support others.
• Consistently focused on exceeding operational targets and KPIs.
• Ensure operational goals are met daily and orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time.
• Lead team members, giving guidance, constructive feedback,k and recognition of contributions.
• Identify opportunities for growth and development for employees.
• Lead and coach with a positive and adaptable mindset.
• Discover opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Lead Warehouse Coordinators in their daily activities, decision-making, and the operational needs of the business.
• Aligned with our company values, act as a champion for our culture by fostering a positive and productive environment. Ensure this environment permeates through all levels and remains focused on the needs of our people.
• Ensure labour scheduling and budget is met for the daily needs of the operation of the business, including vacation approval.
• Practice 5S procedures to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with other departments using solution-based thinking to solve problems, execute projects, and manage change.
• Execute procedures and support changes in ERP/WMS system.
• Oversee a variety of warehouse management strategies such as area batch picking, LPH, accuracy, slotting, WMS/RF/Android functionality, inventory maintenance, and lot control.
• Understand, follow, and ensure compliance of all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Other warehouse duties as assigned.

Health & Safety:

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Accountable for the health and safety of the employees under their supervision.
• Complete incident/accident investigations, as applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring that machinery and equipment are inspected and operated safely.
• Ensure employees comply with safe work practices and procedures.
• Ensure the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ensure workers receive adequate training in their specific assigned job tasks to protect their health and safety. (GMP, TDG, EPT/LT Training)
• Inform workers of any potential or actual health and safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.
• Aware of safety and evacuation procedures and assists during emergencies as required.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions.
• Report to the H&S Manager any health & safety violations or hazards.