Warehouse Supervisor – Temporary Assignment
Introduction
Hello! My name is Angela, and I am a Recruitment Consultant at Fed Supply, a specialized recruitment agency focused on supply chain, logistics, transportation, and customer service. We recruit for both temporary and permanent positions throughout the Greater Montreal Area.
Mission
The Company
Our client, a well-established company in the distribution sector, is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to strengthen its operational leadership team in a growing business environment.
You will join a dynamic distribution center where hands-on leadership, teamwork, and operational performance are key priorities.
The Role
Reporting to Operations Management, you will oversee the daily activities of a team of approximately 15 to 20 employees, ensuring the smooth execution of receiving, shipping, or order fulfillment operations, depending on the assigned shift.
This position is ideal for a hands-on supervisor who can motivate employees, coordinate warehouse activities, and maintain high productivity levels in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise daily receiving, shipping, picking, and order fulfillment operations.
• Plan, organize, and assign tasks to a team of approximately 15 to 20 employees.
• Ensure operational priorities, deadlines, and productivity targets are met.
• Coach, train, motivate, and engage employees while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Monitor individual performance, provide coaching, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvement initiatives.
• Resolve operational issues and ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and occupational health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other supervisors and departments to maintain operational continuity.
Your profile
Candidate Profile
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising teams, ideally in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to supervise a team of 15 to 20 employees.
• Solid knowledge of receiving, shipping, or order fulfillment operations.
• Experience in a high-volume distribution environment is a strong asset.
• Comfortable using computer systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Ability to monitor KPIs, manage priorities, and effectively handle challenging situations.
• Strong hands-on leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate teams.
• Autonomous, organized, team-oriented, and results-driven.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• French required; English is an asset.
Working Conditions & Benefits
• Temporary assignment of approximately 3 months, with potential for extension or permanent employment depending on business needs.
• Day shift preferred, with evening shift opportunities depending on the candidate's profile.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
• Full-time, on-site position in Montreal East.
• Dynamic work environment within a growing company.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on team leadership and warehouse operational improvements.
