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Distribution Centre Receiving Supervisor

Surrey, BC
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Birthday off
Health, dental, and employee assistance program
Annual profit-sharing

About the role

Who we are

We are strong, nimble, and growing! EB Horsman & Son is proud to be a fifth generation family owned, successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best-Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying out our mission statement of helping our communities thrive since the 1900s. At E.B. Horsman & Son, we’re committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. If you’re qualified, we’d like to hear from you.

What we offer

  • Birthday off
  • Health, dental, and employee assistance program benefits
  • Annual profit-sharing
  • Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
  • RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
  • Access to EBH University for personal & professional growth

Onsite work location

Located at 19295 25 Ave, Surrey, BC V3Z 3X1, this full-time position offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule, ensuring 40 hours per week with no weekend shifts.

Why this role matters

The Distribution Centre Receiving Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring that EB Horsman & Son’s warehouse operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This position oversees daily staffing and receiving activities, supports Material Handlers, and maintains high standards of accuracy, productivity, and safety. By coordinating people and processes, the Supervisor ensures that products are received, stored, and distributed properly to support EBH branches and customers.

What to expect in the role

  • Operational Leadership: Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities, including receiving, putaway, packing, and cross-docking. Monitor workload distribution, ensure timely order processing, and review staff performance.
  • Staff Coordination & Training: Assign daily tasks, manage time-off requests, and support recruiting needs. Lead, train, and cross-train staff to achieve safety and performance goals while ensuring coverage during absences.
  • ??????????????Hands-on Support: Perform Material Handler duties when needed to train or assist team members. Provide backup for Warehouse Administrator and Distribution Centre Manager duties as required.?????
  • Inventory & Quality Control: Oversee cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and discrepancy investigations. Ensure products are handled, labeled, and stored correctly to minimize errors and damage.
  • Safety & Compliance: Enforce workplace health and safety standards, conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
  • Communication & Reporting: Share daily updates with the Distribution Centre Manager, help lead staff meetings, and report on productivity and accuracy metrics.

Ideal candidate profile???????

  • High school completion (post-secondary education in management/leadership is an asset)
  • ???????3+ years of distribution/warehouse experience and 1–2 years of supervisory experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office; experience with Warehouse Management Software (WMS) and RF scanners is an asset
  • Forklift operator certification and first aid certification required
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work on your feet for 6–8 hours per day
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
  • Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Our Core Values: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future

Teamwork l Integrity l Continuous Improvement l Resilience l Empowered

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those living in Canada with permanent work authorization will be considered. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About E.B. Horsman & Son

Retail
201-500

E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) is an independently owned and operated electrical wholesaler in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan. With 20+ strategically placed locations we look confidently towards the future, recognizing that in this fast paced world we must constantly renew ourselves and our capabilities to meet the ever changing needs of the electrical, industrial automation and communications markets.

E.B. Horsman & Son takes pride in attracting and retaining the best people in the electrical wholesale industry. To do so we focus strongly on employee development, commit to high ethical standards, and promote an organizational culture of teamwork and an inclusive, respectful work environment. We offer a competitive compensation package as well as extended health, dental and retirement contribution benefits.