Operations Supervisor – Distribution – DHL Supply Chain – Milton, ON

DHL Supply Chain has an opening for an Operations Supervisor – Distribution at its Milton, ON facility, with a national salary range of $62,000–$75,000 plus bonus potential. This is an existing vacancy posted for 40 hours per week.

The role centres on supervising frontline warehouse associates, tracking operational performance, and keeping health and safety standards in place across daily distribution activities.

About the Role: Operations Supervisor – Distribution

As an Operations Supervisor, you’ll lead a team of frontline associates through coaching, guidance, and support, building a team culture of inclusion and belonging. Day-to-day, you’re responsible for making sure warehouse operations run smoothly and that processes are continuously improved.

Health and safety compliance is a standing part of this job. You’ll take proactive steps to uphold regulations and maintain a heightened safety awareness throughout the operation, not just during scheduled reviews.

You’ll also monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics, prepare regular reports and analysis for management, and facilitate open communication between leadership and associates to keep the team aligned and working together.

Benefits and Salary

The national salary range for this position is $62,000–$75,000, with bonus potential on top of base pay. DHL Supply Chain operates over 500 facilities and more than 150 million square feet of warehouse space across North America, with a workforce of more than 50,000 associates.

Responsibilities

This position combines people leadership with operational oversight. You’ll manage frontline associates directly while also providing management with the reporting and analysis they need to make decisions about warehouse performance.

• Lead and develop a diverse team of frontline associates by providing coaching, guidance, and support as needed
• Build team culture of inclusion and belonging among associates and leadership
• Uphold health and safety compliance proactively, fostering a culture of heightened safety awareness throughout the organization
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement
• Prepare and deliver reports and analysis to management, covering achievements, challenges, and recommendations for enhancing warehouse operations
• Facilitate open communication and collaboration between leadership and associates to promote transparency, alignment, and teamwork
• Implement processes to optimize warehouse operations on an ongoing basis

Requirements / Skills

All listed qualifications are marked as preferred rather than mandatory. Candidates with a combination of post-secondary education and hands-on operations or logistics experience are well-positioned for this role.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferred)
• 1+ years of operations experience in a lead, supervisor, or management role (preferred)
• 1+ years of logistics industry experience (preferred)
• Staff management, workload planning, objective setting, and organizational skills (preferred)

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to access the official DHL Supply Chain job posting. Have your resume up to date before submitting your application.

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