Senior Warehouse Supervisor
ITN Food CorporationSenior Warehouse Supervisor
Location: 120 Milani Blvd., Woodbridge (Vaughan), Ontario – On-site
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: CA$55,000–$65,000 per year
Current Shift: 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. (Must be flexible to work any warehouse shift as operationally required, including 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m., and 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.)
About ITN Food Corpo
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ITN Food Corporation is a Canadian food manufacturer, importer, and distributor with more than 30 years of experience serving customers across Canada.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Supervisor who can independently manage our warehouse operations during an assigned shift, ensuring efficient workflow, accurate inventory, timely order fulfillment, workplace safety, and strong team performance.
This position reports to the Warehouse Manager but requires someone capable of taking full ownership of daily shift operations, making operational decisions, resolving problems, and leading the warehouse team with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations & Shift Management
• Independently oversee warehouse operations during the assigned shift, including receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, staging, loading, and shipping.
• Plan and assign work, manage staffing and resources, monitor daily progress, and ensure operational deadlines are met.
• Resolve order shortages, shipment delays, inventory discrepancies, workflow disruptions, and other day-to-day operational issues.
• Maintain an active warehouse-floor presence and provide hands-on operational support when necessary.
Inventory Management & Systems
• Plan, conduct, and supervise inventory cycle counts, physical stock verification, and inventory audits.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, reconcile physical inventory with system records, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Effectively use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to monitor stock movements, inventory locations, receiving, replenishment, and shipping transactions.
• Use Excel and computerized reporting tools to analyze inventory data, reconcile records, monitor operational performance, and prepare accurate management reports.
• Ensure accurate stock identification, lot/batch traceability, product rotation, and inventory controls.
Team Leadership & Performance
• Independently lead, train, coach, and supervise warehouse employees throughout the shift.
• Assign responsibilities, monitor productivity and accuracy, address performance or attendance concerns, and maintain employee accountability.
• Provide clear direction, enforce operational procedures, and maintain a productive and professional working environment.
• Make timely decisions and handle operational challenges confidently, escalating significant matters to the Warehouse Manager when required.
Safety, Quality & Operational Improvement
• Enforce Ontario workplace health and safety requirements, WHMIS, equipment safety procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain compliance with applicable food-safety requirements, including GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and product-handling standards.
• Ensure safe use of material-handling equipment, proper storage practices, and warehouse housekeeping.
• Monitor warehouse performance and recommend improvements in inventory accuracy, productivity, space utilization, and operating procedures.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 4 - 5 years of progressive warehouse or distribution experience, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated ability to independently supervise an entire warehouse shift, including staff, inventory, shipping, receiving, and daily operational decisions.
• Strong practical experience in inventory control, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and inventory audits.
• Proficient in WMS/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze operational data, identify discrepancies, and prepare reports independen