Warehouse Supervisor

Join Rexel: A Global Leader in Electrical Distribution 

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.

The 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.  You will be responsible for compliance to Health and Safety and regulatory policies and participate 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.

How You Will Thrive with Us 

• 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 offer solutions to ensure level of productivity is received and resolve current and anticipated concerns.

• High school diploma with 3 to 5years 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 members to present ideas to senior management; believes that real success is the success of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging on the team.
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; solicits first-hand customer feedback and uses it for improvements in products and services; talks and acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
•  Is skilled at communicating clear directions; sets challenging and achievable objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with team members on work and results; brings out the best in people.
• Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or organization; provides direct feedback and information to individuals so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure.
• Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; sets priorities; values time; separates the critical few from the trivial many and concentrates his/her efforts accordingly.
• Must follow and comply with all health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, which can be found in the Rexel Canada Health & Safety Manual.
• Ensure all employees and contractors are trained and follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Incumbent is evaluated on his/her functional leadership skills; administering certain functions within the order fulfillment process; and training team members on the proper processes and sub-processes.  He/she is also measured on maintaining proper housekeeping practices and ensuring proper health and safety practices are followed within functional area of responsibility.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is CAD 65000 – 75000. Final compensation within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include variable pay or other components of Rexel’s total rewards package. 

What We Offer: 
•    Our employees enjoy a positive work-life balance while thriving in an environment that is dynamic and motivated by new and exciting challenges. 
•    We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, and pension plans, along with a remarkable range of career opportunities—whether advancing in your current field or exploring something entirely new. If you’re motivated, we’ll help you find the career path that suits you. 
•    Rexel Canada is committed to Employment Equity and values a diverse workforce, recognizing each employee's unique talents and skills. 
What Is Next? 
•    If this position aligns with your career goals, click "Apply" to submit your application. 
•    We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 
•    For additional career opportunities, please visit www.rexel.ca.