Warehouse Supervisor

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the general operations of the warehouse and its team, while being a consistent and inspirational leader, holding the team accountable to the highest levels of performance and safety while maintaining an environment that reflects our Ames values with a focus on teamwork, accountability, and respect.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise, coach and develop warehouse team members while holding Team Members accountable to established performance and safety standards.
• Conduct performance reviews and collaborate with Team Members to create development plans.
• Co-ordinate activities such as machine repairs, picking up the garbage bins, receiving propane tanks, with other departments (internal and external customers/vendors).
• Prepare and submit safety and audit reports.
• Enforce health & safety practices in alignment with COR requirements within the warehouse.
• Lead the recruitment and onboarding process alongside People & Culture and/or Management.
• Requisition for order equipment and supplies.
• Facilitate collaboration, cooperation, and teamwork within the warehouse.
• Oversee daily huddles with warehouse Team Members.
• Provide work assignments through Lead Hands.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Onboarding and training of new staff in collaboration with Lead Hands.
• Responsible for time management for all team members using the ADP system (Team schedules, approving timecards, vacation approvals, and sick leave).
• Ensure trucks are loaded and/or offloaded as required.
• Develop, recommend, and implement new policies and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity, in collaboration with Direct Leader.
• Inventory management by doing cycle counts, consolidating stock in one location.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Cross training of warehouse department (Shipping, receiving and transfers).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• 5 years of demonstrated front-line supervisory, planning and organization skills;
  Canadian experience required.
• Proven ability to supervise and lead teams of 10+ members effectively.
• Flooring experience (IE: tile, hardwood, vinyl, and/or natural stone).
• COR or Safety experience required.
• Possess excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Able to comfortably lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to provide guidance, motivation, and training for development of the team.
• Ability to cultivate, manage and foster a diverse team of Team Members.
• Highly motivated and committed with a desire to succeed.

Why Ames? (Benefits & Perks):

• Work Life Balance Initiatives, Competitive Compensation.
• Annual Profit-Sharing Program, Referral Bonuses, Company Pension Plan.
• Comprehensive Benefits, plus a Health Spending Account.
• Employee Family and Assistance Program.
• Make a Difference Initiatives through the Ames Family Foundation.
• Professional Development (Tuition Reimbursement).
• Hobby & Wellness Allowance, Community Service (Volunteer) Days.
• Company Events (ft. lots of food), On-Site Starbucks Coffee Machine.
• Ames Tile & Stone Discount (Friends & Family).
• COR Workplace Certified, Best Workplace Certified Company!
• On-Site Parking.

Compensation: Compensation is dependent on experience, education, training, certifications, etc.

Our Story:

Ames Tile & Stone Ltd. is a Vancouver born, Canadian company, founded by two brothers in 1912.

Fun fact: The partnership between the brothers lasted less than two weeks, but Ames Tile & Stone has lived on for over 100 years.

A family-owned business with a strong reputation built over four generations
. Ames Tile & Stone is Western Canada's premier importer and distributor of high-quality ceramic and porcelain tile, luxury vinyl flooring and complementary products.

We are a trusted partner in the industry, known for our commitment to exceptional customer service and delivering high-quality, design-forward solutions.