Warehouse Supervisor

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

About the Role

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the daily coordination of supervisory and lead hand activities relating to all aspects of Warehouse operations on their assigned shifts. The coordination of activities also encompasses the areas of quality, safety, efficiency and maintenance needs within the department.

Site Benefits

• A great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce
• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts)
• Three (3) paid personal days
• Competitive extended health benefits
• Group RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team appreciation lunches and events
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

Your Responsibilities

• Establishes operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of material, including Returnable Containers and keeping of warehouse inventory.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet Customer schedules.
• Suggests changes in working conditions to increase efficiency of department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Participates in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
• Studies Customer schedules/ Shipping orders and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the warehouses.
• Ensure that the appropriate warehouse supplies are in stock;
• Prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment.
• Coordinate transportation arrangements, phoning daily for footage on trailer times, days, transit;
• Schedule overtime only as required.
• Manage inter-plant shipping.
• Ensure that finished goods rack are labeled and organized.
• Ensure that time system is updated daily to ensure proper payment of employees .
• Monitor employee efficiencies, attendance and other prescribed items through supervisory reporting.
• Manage employee counseling and disciplinary action to ensure a consistent approach.
• Work with scheduling and releasing on daily issues.
• Schedule second shift workload and truck times.
• Perform a minimum of one yearly performance appraisal for each direct report.
• Ensure that quality standards are communicated and enforced within the department.
• Ensure that safety standards are identified, communicated and enforced within the department.
• Ensure that training requirements for each departmental employee are identified and plans are in place to close any gaps.
• Ensure that environmental standards are identified, communicated and enforced within the department.
• Initiate, where required, employee counseling and disciplinary action.

Who we are looking for

• Attends to Details
• Organizes Work
• Communicates Effectively
• Multi-Tasks
• Results Orientated
• Mathematical Aptitude
• Time Conscious
• Dependable
• Copes with Deadlines
• Exercises Judgement
• Makes Decisions
• Trains Others
• Team Player
• Approachable
• Troubleshoots Problems
• Controls Emotions
• Builds Teams
• Coaches/Mentors

Your preferred qualifications

• A grade 12 diploma is required as a minimum.
• Five years experience in a shipping/receiving function is required.
• Complete knowledge of the occupational health and safety act.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.