Warehouse Supervisor

Who We Are

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Why Work for Metrie?

With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: People Blog (metrie.com)

What You’ll Do

The Warehouse Supervisor will report to the Operations Manager. The incumbent will be a member of the Operations Team and will collaborate with numerous individuals and teams such as sales, manufacturing & supply chain, in order to achieve the branch business goals. The Warehouse Supervisor will drive a culture of safety and accountability based on corporate metrics. This position will also be responsible to promote and encourage team growth and engagement.

Location: The role is based out of our Halton Hills, ON warehouse location.

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 5:30 am to 2 pm

Responsibilities

1. Strategic/Innovation
   • Identify, analyze and adopt appropriate industry best practices in warehousing, logistics and operations.
   • Collaborate with Sales to execute new product introductions.
   • Collaborate with regional operational colleagues to create, measure, and improve operational KPI’s.
   • Maximize efficiencies in the production and planning of the department.
2. Financial Results
   • Review operations expenses vs. budget on a monthly basis. Identify potential issues and take appropriate actions.
   • Participate in branch and regional Lean Kaizen projects, share best practices, implement SOP’s and track savings on a monthly basis.
   • Maximize order picking productivity and pre-hung output per man hour to reflect sales and customer needs.
3. Customer Focus
   • Collaborate with Sales to understand who our highly-valued strategic customer relationships are with, in the branch and region.
   • Develop an understanding of our customers’ needs to align them with the operational requirements of the company.
   • Work to improve on branches balanced scorecard metrics on a monthly basis (e.g. “In Full, On Time, In Spec” – IFOTIS, etc.).
   • Measure, communicate and strategize improvements to supplier performance with key regional suppliers. Maintain strong key supplier relationships.
4. Employee Development
   • Mentor and develop competencies in the team that lead to improved performance in their current role and their potential preparation for future roles.
   • Strive to eliminate “silos” between different sectors/business units within the company.
   • Create and maintain a safe, fun workplace for all employees.
   • Make Metrie a place where team members are proud to say “I work there.”
5. Safety
   • Lead the safety culture within the warehouse in all actions and instructions.
   • Conduct or oversee the execution of training with all warehouse personnel for both Safety and Operational excellence, including record keeping.
   • Measure critical safety metrics on a monthly basis, identify potential issues and take appropriate actions.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of supervisory experience in a distribution warehouse environment.
• Track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Track record of successfully collaborating with customers & other team members.
• Strong knowledge of the residential construction industry.
• Experience collaborating with various areas within an organization.
• Lean experience and credentials would be preferred (e.g., Yellow belt).
• Must demonstrate flexibility during seasonal sales spikes (spring/fall).

What You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay range.
• Working for a well-established leader in the industry.
• Benefits: health, dental and vision.
• RRSP and DPSP programs.

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed. We are an E-Verify employer.