warehouse supervisor

*Warehouse Supervisor * Solar Distribution || Calgary, Alberta | Full-Time | Reporting to Warehouse Manager, Compensation range: $62,000-$72,000 plus benefits A hands-on leadership opportunity combining warehouse operations, team leadership, safety, inventory control, and customer service in the growing solar industry. BayWa r.e. Solar Systems Inc. is recruiting a Warehouse Supervisor for our Calgary location. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on warehouse leader who can effectively balance operational responsibilities with team supervision. The successful candidate will help oversee day-to-day warehouse activities, ensure safe and efficient operations, maintain inventory accuracy and service standards, and provide clear direction and support to a small warehouse team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being present on the warehouse floor, solving operational challenges, improving processes, and developing a capable and accountable team. *Key Responsibilities * *Warehouse Operations: * * Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, customer pickups, inventory movement, and carrier coordination. * Plan and prioritize workflow, assign work, and ensure orders are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. * Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock checks, inventory controls, and investigation of discrepancies. * Maintain high standards for warehouse organization, product handling, equipment care, cleanliness, and efficient use of space. * Monitor operational issues and take appropriate action to minimize delays, errors, and disruptions. * Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and customer service. *Team Leadership: * * Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, training, and support to warehouse employees. * Establish clear expectations and promote accountability for safety, accuracy, productivity, and service. * Train and onboard employees on warehouse procedures, equipment use, product handling, customer service expectations, and safe work practices. * Address day-to-day performance and operational concerns appropriately and in a timely manner. * Promote effective communication, teamwork, and a respectful and accountable work environment. * Lead by example and provide hands-on operational support when required. Safety & Service: * Promote a strong safety culture and reinforce safe work practices throughout warehouse operations. * Ensure required equipment and machinery inspections are completed, and safety concerns are promptly addressed. * Reinforce the safe use of forklifts and other material handling equipment. * Work closely with the Warehouse Manager, Sales team, and other departments to coordinate operational priorities, resolve inventory or order issues, and provide excellent customer service. *Qualifications & Skills: * * Previous warehouse experience with strong knowledge of warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, order fulfillment, and inventory control. * Previous supervisory or team leadership experience. * Demonstrated ability to organize workflow, establish priorities, and coordinate the work of a warehouse team. * Demonstrated experience safely operating a forklift in a warehouse environment. Current forklift certification is preferred; successful candidates must be able to complete company-required training or certification. * Strong understanding of warehouse health and safety practices. * Ability to coach employees, communicate expectations, and maintain accountability. * Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. * Dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable taking initiative while knowing when to escalate issues to the Warehouse Manager. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across departments. * Comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, an