Good interpersonal and organizational skills are key assets for those working as a warehouse supervisor. These individuals are commissioned with overseeing a specified group of warehouse team members, typically for a particular shift, and help to ensure operations move efficiently and in a timely fashion whilst on his or her watch.
Common duties associated with the role include coordinating shipping and receiving, managing inventory and preparing reports, forklift operation, stock rotation, dispatching vehicles and coordinating with production heads, vendors, customers and the like. Jobseekers applying for this position typically need to have several years of proven experience in a warehouse environment. A Bachelors degree is not necessary but can provide a distinct advantage.
Salaries for warehouse supervisor positions in Canada typically start at around
$30,000 per annum and can extend to around
$60,000 per annum for well-seasoned job holders in larger companies. The average figure has been just under
$45,000 in recent years.