Supervisor, Warehouse Operations

Hartmann Canada Inc•Brant, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartmann Canada Inc, in Brantford, Ontario is a division of Hartmann North America. We are the world leader of moulded fibre egg cartons. The demand for moulded fibre and environmentally sustainable products is rapidly increasing. Hartmann has committed and invested in this area to meet the growing demand of our products. We are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor, this position offers meaningful ownership across warehouse execution, automation performance, and logistics coordination, with direct influence on service levels, cost control, and operational reliability.

Requirements

Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within warehouse or shipping/receiving operations
Comfortable leading in a unionized environment, with strong communication and employee relations skills
A hands-on, results-driven leader who takes ownership and drives accountability at all levels
Strong problem-solving capability with the ability to act quickly and effectively in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Ability to build credibility, influence teams, and deliver results through others

Responsibilities

Lead and develop hourly warehouse teams with a clear focus on safety, accountability, and results
Own daily execution of warehouse operations, ensuring consistent achievement of throughput, service, and quality targets
Proactively assess staffing, workflows, and performance gaps, taking decisive action to improve outcomes
Build capability across the team through coaching, training, and clear performance expectations
Maintain a strong, solutions-oriented presence on the floor, particularly within a unionized environment
Own performance and uptime of the AGV fleet, ensuring disciplined preventative maintenance and rapid issue resolution
Act as the primary point of accountability with automation vendors, driving responsiveness and long-term reliability
Ensure critical spare parts and maintenance processes are in place to minimize downtime
Partner cross-functionally to align automation capabilities with production and shipping demands
Continuously challenge and improve freight performance, balancing service, reliability, and cost
Identify and onboard carriers aligned with operational requirements and customer expectations
Drive year-over-year cost improvements through disciplined sourcing and performance management
Maintain tight control over paper inventory to support uninterrupted production across operations
Adjust inbound supply in line with changing production requirements
Support procurement strategies, supplier performance, and material optimization initiatives
Ensure accurate and timely purchasing and invoice reconciliation processes