Warehouse Supervisor of Inbound and Inventory Control

Since 1952, Lawson Products has worked hard to make our customers' jobs easier by improving their operational efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. As a leader in the MRO industry, we partner with customers to make sure they have the right maintenance and repair parts on hand when needed.

We’re looking for a Warehouse Supervisor of Inbound and Inventory Control responsible for assisting the warehouse management team in coordinating warehouse operations in the Inbound and Inventory Control departments. This role supervises, trains and develops warehouse staff in order to meet current and future needs.

This position is located at Lawson’s Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, ON. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical benefits, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, as well as a paid holiday and PTO package.

• Responsible for the planning and control of the Inbound and Inventory Control departments, enforcing company policies, rules and regulations. Responsible for the safety and security of all employees conducting operation activities within the facility.
• Supervises inbound and inventory control employees in accordance with Lawson's policies and applicable laws, including: planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints; and resolving problems in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Lawson's management.
• Ensures the work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence. Mentors and coaches the work team in their decision-making efforts. Builds alignment of the work team by brainstorming to provide solutions to operational problems. Encourages participation, effectively listening to the work team and explaining difficult issues.
• Advises management of problems, requesting guidance and counsel as appropriate, recommending solutions to warehouse operational problems. Assists with the creation and maintenance of Standard Work Instructions. Identifies opportunities for long-term improvements.
• Trains and develops employees, maintaining accurate and timely records of all training.
• Trains and enforces strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario regulations as they apply to warehouse operations. Maintains a working knowledge of all safety guidelines and regulations, especially those related to the handling and storage of hazardous materials, both domestic and international.
• Promotes quality and accuracy standards in all warehouse functions. Assists with the creation, enforcement, and achievement of Production and Quality Standards.
• Coordinates work activities within warehouse, actively building relationships across functions. Communicates to plan and control warehouse activities in relation to company programs and goals.
• Promotes the efficient utilization of warehouse space, equipment and supplies. Ensures the warehouse equipment is used and maintained in an efficient and safe manner. Ensures the maintenance of Lawson’s facility and grounds.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and current warehouse inventory records, assisting in the oversight of the necessary functions which control these inventory records.
• Works within budgetary/ financial objectives set by warehouse management.
• Inbound
• Responsible for the supervision, planning and control of the Inbound Materials Department, enforcing company policies, rules and regulations.
• Ensures the efficient flow of Raw Materials and Finished Goods throughout the Packaging, Putaway Staging, Crossdock, Customer Returns and Quality Control Areas. Inclusive of the efficient flow of all receipts and Specials orders. Sets goals and priorities for the work team to ensure accurate, efficient and timely task completion.
• Ensures the on-time receiving of…