Warehouse Supervisor

Company Description

Rexel is a world leader in the electrical distribution market, operating in 18 countries and leveraging a network of 1,950 branches and 27,000 employees. We provide innovative electrical solutions and equipment for the industrial, residential, and commercial sectors. As the energy industry evolves, our business is transforming alongside it. This change is driven by you—our fresh thinkers, innovators, and groundbreakers. By collaborating closely with our customers and partners, Rexel is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our employees, customers, and stakeholders alike.

Together, we are building sustainable performance and shaping a better future.

Rexel Canada operates under five distinct banners:
Rexel Atlantic, Rexel Utility, Westburne, Nedco, LTL and Talley.

DC Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading one or more departments within the Centralized Distribution Centre. Areas of responsibility may include receiving, picking, packing, shipping, wire cutting and product returns. The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for compliance to Health & Safety and regulatory policies and participates in related audits. The Warehouse Supervisor plays a critical role in meeting the Company’s customer service standards.

The Warehouse Supervisor directly administers the workload, workflow and scheduling of the team members. He/she carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and the applicable laws and regulations.

• Conducts daily startup meetings communicating operational and safety obligations.
• Assigns workflow, monitors workflow, work completed, error rates and related metrics and takes corrective action when required. Using company tools, determines positions or tasks to be rotated and encourages cross training between team members and departments.
• Manages the WMS and DC processes to assure efficiency of the operations within our continuous improvement program. Identifies barriers and offers solutions for improvement.
• Ensures safety compliance in accordance with company and industry safety programs. Participates in company Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Ensures all team members execute assigned housekeeping tasks within area of responsibility.
• Develops and implements training matrix and ensures warehouse employees complete training.
• Maintains a positive work climate and collaborates with applicable Distribution / Warehouse Manager to improve performance issues related to the team members.
• Prepares and communicates work and vacation schedules for team members.
• Provides ongoing coaching, training and encouragement to all associates in support of meeting productivity and continuous improvement goals.
• Ensures proper health and safety measures are followed when operating machinery or equipment.
• Develops and supports high performing talent and emerging leaders through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and usage of equipment and machinery. Notifies the DC Manager of anticipated repairs or concerns.
• Reviews variance reports for specific areas of responsibility and offers solutions to ensure level of productivity is received and resolve current and anticipated concerns.

• High school diploma with 3 to 5 years of hands‑on warehouse experience, or college diploma or a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or business with 1 to 3 years of experience.
• Experience with system implementation with WMS, ERP, AS/RS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret relevant documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in front of a group of team members to convey information and gain acceptance of ideas.
• Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and energized by a challenge; unafraid to take action to solve a problem; seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Creates positive morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; encourages team to take ownership of their work; encourages team…