Warehouse Supervisor | Seasonal Part-Time | WFCU Centre

Job summary

Supervise venue warehouse operations, including purchasing, receiving, inventory control, product distribution, transfers, and equipment maintenance. Lead and support warehouse staff while ensuring event readiness, proper storage and sanitation, and smooth opening or closing operations.

Job details

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Position Summary The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the effective supervision and running of venue distribution/warehouse operations, including inventory, receiving, purchasing, ordering, lay-ins, purchase order tracking, clean-up, transfers, and equipment maintenance. The Warehouse Supervisor must provide a high level of event oversight, technical proficiency, and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of (or preparation for) any assigned event. The Warehouse Supervisor will actively supervise, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards and will independently initiate and authorize all employment actions such as hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion, and transfer. This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule, which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction, and strong management and independent decision-making skills are required. This role pays an hourly rate of $25.00 - $26.00 CAD. This is a seasonal role from October 27, 2026, and will end on May 31, 2027. This position will remain open until December 31, 2026. Responsibilities Responsible for product purchasing/ordering, receiving, and distribution control for the venue. Ensure that established procedures for tracking purchase orders, requisitions, receiving dockets, and perpetual inventories are maintained; report any deviation to the Operations Manager. Maintain sanitation and organizational systems of all warehouse storage areas. Willing and available to assist with Premium Services or Concessions event operations as directed by the Operations Manager and the GM. Provide supervision to part-time warehouse staff to ensure all established lay-ins are completed for each event, in addition to requisitioning during events, post-event breakdown, warehouse returns, equipment storage, sanitation, and maintenance. Responsible for ensuring that the purchase order system is adhered to for all orders received at each warehouse; verify proper specification, size, quantity, etc. of goods received; and supervise proper labeling, dating, and stocking of supplies. Oversee and ensure that appropriate stocking levels are met for each event; rotate and maintain the integrity of the product. Ensure proper transfer process of product between locations, including follow-up documentation. Perform routine maintenance; responsible for concession and utility equipment cleaning and maintenance: portable equipment, burden carriers, carts, floors, refrigeration, and lighting. Ensure the manifested equipment is in the location. Conduct a walkthrough of the commissary, warehouse, and storage areas after the completion of the day to ensure all areas are clean. Oversee daily operation as either the opening or closing manager on duty. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 2-3 years of foodservice/hospitality or warehouse experience; similar venue experience a plus. Minimum of 1 year of previous experience supervising staff is preferred. Forklift certification is a plus. Food service certification is required. Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

What you’ll do

Supervise venue warehouse operations, including purchasing, receiving, inventory control, product distribution, transfers, and equipment maintenance. Lead and support warehouse staff while ensuring event readiness, proper storage and sanitation, and smooth opening or closing operations.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, 2–3 years of foodservice, hospitality, or warehouse experience, and food service certification are required. At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred, while forklift certification and venue experience are advantageous.

Listed skills

• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Management
• Purchasing and Ordering
• Receiving and Distribution
• Purchase Order Tracking
• Staff Supervision
• Coaching and Training
• Event Operations
• Product Stocking and Rotation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Sanitation
• Forklift Operation
• Food Service
• Personnel Management
• Independent Decision-Making

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage

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