Who we are?
Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.
Our customers – Over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.
Our team – 3,200 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.
Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor (day shift) for the Onward Hardware Kitchener Ontario location
How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!
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Using available tools, allocate tasks and assign human and material resources to meet targets established by management (targets may evolve over time)
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Supervise employees’ work on the floor and monitor attendance and punctuality.
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Conduct regular floor walks to ensure quality, productivity, compliance with procedures, cleanliness, and safety.
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Ensure employees continuously maintain a clean and organized warehouse (locations, equipment, workstations, receiving/shipping areas, debris removal).
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Monitor performance indicators and ensure employees meet targets established by management.
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Ensure compliance with Health and Safety (H&S) requirements and manage documentation and investigations in the event of workplace incidents.
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Anticipate operational needs in collaboration with the Workflow Coordinator.
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Ensure smooth transitions for shift start/end times, breaks, and lunch periods to avoid productivity losses.
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Suport, motivate, and guide team members.
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Act as a technical resource for the team (training will be provided on all roles).
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Communicate objectives, priorities, and operational instructions clearly to employees.
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Prepare daily activity and performance reports.
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Lead weekly team meetings.
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Verify availability of equipment and required materials.
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Propose ideas for continuous improvement of operational processes.
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Keep senior management informed of ongoing labor relations matters.
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Review financial / targets results with the Director monthly review to identify opportunities.
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Manage payroll for your team (subject to Director review).
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Maintain and manage the inbox.
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Conduct shift handover meetings with supervisors from the previous/next shift.
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Education in Administration, Inventory Management, Logistics, or another operations-related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
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3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.
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Strong teamwork and communication skills.
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English (spoken and written) required. French considered an asset.
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Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook and intermediate proficiency in Excel required.
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Forklift operator certification (training will be provided if not already certified).
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Strong leadership and communication abilities.
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Comfortable standing for extended periods of time.
What we offer
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A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
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A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
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Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
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Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
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Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
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Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
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Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
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Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.
Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois to submit your
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.
