Warehouse Supervisor

Company Overview

'Viscor Inc. is a leading North American lighting manufacturer with over 70 years of experience. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, customizable lighting solutions across various industries by leveraging advanced technology and a talented team of engineers and lighting professionals.'

Summary

Position Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of raw materials, metal components, and production supplies required to support manufacturing operations. This hands-on leadership role supervises a small warehouse team while actively participating in warehouse activities, including material handling, inventory management, and equipment operation in a fast paced and frequently changing environment.

The Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventory counts, and accurate inventory transactions utilizing ERP systems and RF scanning technology. This position plays a critical role in ensuring materials are available to support production schedules while promoting a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Viscor operates an agile manufacturing model that allows us to quickly adapt to changing customer requirements, delivering customized solutions with speed, quality and reliability. The Warehouse supervisor must be capable of managing thousands of SKUs/components within our manufacturing inventory and be able to adapt to frequent manufacturing and scheduling changes throughout the day.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the daily activities of warehouse personnel.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop a small warehouse team.
• Ensure the accurate receipt, storage, handling, and issuance of raw materials, metal parts, and production supplies.
• Operate reach trucks and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.
• Perform and oversee cycle counts, physical inventory counts, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliations.
• Utilize RF scanners, handheld barcode scanning equipment, and inventory management systems to accurately process inventory transactions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies resulting from scanning, labeling, receiving, shipping, or transaction errors.
• Ensure all inventory and material transactions are accurately recorded within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent production shortages.
• Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, and Purchasing teams regarding material requirements.
• Prepare reports and metrics relating to inventory accuracy and warehouse operations.
• All other related duties or projects as may be assigned.

Education

• Postsecondary education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Lift Truck Certification is required.
• Scissor Lift Certification an asset

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of warehouse, inventory control, or materials management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience managing raw materials, metal components, and production-related inventory.
• Experience conducting cycle counts, physical inventory counts, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Experience using ERP systems, warehouse management systems, and RF scanning technology.

Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Reach Truck Certification with proven operating experience.
• Strong proficiency using RF scanning equipment, handheld barcode scanners, and electronic inventory tracking systems.
• Skilled in managing and warehouse thousands of SKUs/components
• Demonstrated ability to accurately process inventory transactions using scanning technology.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles, warehouse operations, and material flow management.
• Proficiency using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations and safe material handling practices.

Salary Range: starting at $70,000.00 - salary negotiable dependent on experience

Vacancy Disclosure:

This job is being posted to fill a vacant position.

AI Disclosure: Artificial Intelligence may be used in the hiring process for this role

Work Arrangement: This role is performed Monday to Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm on-site at our facility located at 35 Oak Street in North York.

Accommodations: Viscor will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities during its recruitment process. If a selected applicant requests an accommodation, Viscor will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability