Warehouse Supervisor

Department: Supply Chain and Distribution Employment Type: Full-Time Requisition ID: 1866

Join the UFA team today!

At UFA, we are more than an agricultural cooperative. We are a team of passionate people who work together to support rural communities, Canadian producers, and each other every day.

As part of our growing Distribution Centre leadership team, we are seeking experienced Warehouse Supervisors to support the launch and ongoing operation of our new Nisku Distribution Centre. Opportunities are available on day, mid, or night shift, depending on business requirements, candidate qualifications, and individual preferences.

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor is the frontline leader responsible for executing daily warehouse operations through direct leadership of Senior Shipper/Receivers and Shipper/Receivers. This role translates operational priorities into real-time decisions, directing workflow and resources to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of product throughout the distribution centre.

The Warehouse Supervisor maintains an active presence on the warehouse floor, providing direct leadership, coaching, and operational direction while driving performance in safety, service, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. This position plays a critical role in achieving operational excellence and supporting UFA's commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.

Shift Schedules

Day Shift

• Monday to Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM OR
• Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Mid Shift

• Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Night Shift

• Sunday to Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM

The successful candidate may be placed on any shift based on operational requirements, qualifications, and personal preference.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily warehouse operations across receiving, picking, shipping, inventory movement, yard activities, and AWSA functions.
• Direct, assign, and coordinate work activities for Senior Shipper/Receivers and Shipper/Receivers to ensure operational priorities are achieved.
• Own shift-level performance and ensure safety, service, productivity, quality, and operational targets are consistently met.
• Make real-time operational decisions by adjusting labour, sequencing work, and reallocating resources to support customer and business requirements.
• Maintain control of warehouse floor activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures and standard work.
• Reinforce a strong safety culture through active supervision, hazard identification, compliance monitoring, and immediate intervention when required.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs, operational metrics, and workflow observations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while providing ongoing feedback, recognition, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control, Transportation, Planning, and Operational Support teams to resolve operational issues and improve overall performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, workforce planning, employee engagement, and operational readiness within the distribution centre.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of warehouse, distribution centre, logistics, manufacturing, or related operational experience, including frontline leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, shift-based, safety-sensitive environment, with the ability to direct workflow, manage performance, coach employees, and build a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, inventory control, order picking, shipping, material handling, yard operations, and workflow optimization.
• Demonstrated success supporting continuous improvement initiatives, operational change management, and business process enhancements.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), preferably SAP EWM/WM, with the ability to leverage operational data, KPIs, and productivity metrics to drive performance and decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with the capability to assess priorities and respond effectively in a dynamic operational environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining service and operational standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and warehouse operational technologies.
• Certified and capable of safely operating material handling equipment, or the ability to obtain required certifications.
• Ability to work effectively in warehouse, yard, and safety-sensitive environments and successfully meet all pre-employment requirements.
• Flexibility to work assigned shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and peak operational periods, as business needs require.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

Diversity Equity, and Belonging

At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact careers@ufa.com.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.