When you join East Penn Canada, you become part of a leading battery solutions provider serving essential industries across Canada. Our teams support transportation, motive power, backup power, and consumer markets by helping the business operate efficiently, serve customers effectively, and make informed decisions every day. We offer meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the stability of a strong, national organization supported by benefits and programs designed to help you thrive.
“What Powers You” matters. Here’s how we support our supervisory teams:
- Competitive compensation with results-based rewards and annual merit increases tied to performance
- 100% employer paid health and dental benefits, plus insurance coverage, a Health Spending Account, and paid sick days to support your health and wellbeing
- Profit sharing and deferred profit-sharing programs to support long-term financial planning
- Career growth opportunities, with many roles across our four divisions filled through internal promotions
- Industry leading training and development, including inhouse learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support continued growth leading training and development, including in house learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- A collaborative, team-based work environment where contributions are recognized and valued based work environment where contributions are recognized and valued
- Employee discounts on batteries, plus access to exclusive deals on popular brands
The Line Supervisor is responsible for driving the overall effectiveness of the National Distribution Centre by leading inventory deployment planning, overseeing shipping and receiving operations, and supervising all aspects of the product finishing function. This role plays a critical part in ensuring optimal inventory levels, efficient order fulfillment, accurate product labeling, and optimized inbound and outbound logistics, directly contributing to customer satisfaction and operational performance. Through effective coordination of cross-functional teams and adherence to company standards, the position ensures that all distribution activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with East Penn Canada’s customer experience and health and safety commitments.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and foster a positive, high-performance work environment where employees are motivated, engaged, and accountable to performance standards and operational targets
- Coordinate and lead all product finishing line operations, ensuring labeling activities are executed accurately and meet established quality standards
- Oversee daily distribution planning, including coordination of customer orders, inventory allocation, and workload prioritization across the National Distribution Centre
- Manage and optimize shipping and receiving operations, ensuring all inbound and outbound shipments are accurately processed, scheduled, and completed within established timelines
- Develop and execute operational plans to support business growth, including labour planning, staffing, resource allocation, and budget considerations
- Drive inventory optimization initiatives, including cycle counts, returns management, warranty processing, and product allocation strategies
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and applicable provincial legislation, including health and safety, TDG, and WHMIS requirements
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance management to team members to support development, productivity, and succession planning
- Actively participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of employees, while addressing performance concerns and resolving operational issues
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service, and Inventory teams to ensure seamless execution of daily operations and exceptional customer service
- Monitor and report on operational metrics, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost efficiency
Experience, Skills & Competencies
- Post-secondary education in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams within a fast-paced operational setting
- 3+ years of progressive experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, with SAP (WM/IM/SD) and RF WMS experience considered a very strong asset
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and drive results in a high-pressure environment
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Experience with inventory management, shipping/receiving operations, and process improvement initiatives is strongly preferred
Other Considerations
- This is a 100% on-site position, supporting our National Head Office location in Courtice, Ontario
- Satisfactory completion of role-specific background checks will be required as a condition of employment. These may include, but are not limited to, criminal record checks, professional references, driver’s abstracts, and employment credit checks
- Approximate annual salary range for this role is $65,000-75,000 (exact salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data)
Join a team within the battery industry that values your contributions and invests in your long-term success!
AI Usage:
East Penn Canada uses artificial intelligence tools to support our recruitment process and improve the candidate experience, such as helping organize applications or highlight relevant qualifications. AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers, who are trained to use these tools responsibly
Application Process:
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada to be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone, email, and for some roles, by text message
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of thorough background checks, which may include criminal, credit, professional references, driver’s abstracts, and/or education/credentials verification
Accessibility and Inclusion:
East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, upon request
