Assistant Manager - Warehouse Operations

Kent Building Supplies; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Lower Sackville is seeking an Assistant Manager of Logistics & Operations. You will manage daily warehouse operations, optimize freight flow, and implement strategies to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of warehouse management systems and excellent communication skills, along with a proven ability to solve operational challenges. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment in a critical role focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management System required.
• Experience in warehouse operations and business processes is essential.
• Intermediate skills in MS Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel are necessary.
• Ability to recognize and solve operational problems is crucial.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for building relationships.
• Comfortable communicating with various stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong time management and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Health and Safety attributes are maintained.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations efficiently.
• Manage scheduling and planning for operations.
• Handle receiving and reverse logistics.
• Optimize freight flow and location management.
• Develop strategies to control operational costs.
• Drive operational excellence and measure KPIs.
• Support HR in hiring and onboarding initiatives.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management System

Experience in warehouse operations

Intermediate computer skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Excellent time management skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Manager of Logistics & Operations to join the Metro Operations Center team in the Halifax market. The primary job function is to plan and direct the daily requirements of the warehouse, shipping, receiving departments as well as coordinate the logistics of all inbound shipments. The right candidate will also be adept at effectively creating, implementing, and directing policies, objectives, and involved in the shipping department in conjunction with corporate oversight and goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all attributes of Health and Safety are maintained
• Daily Warehouse Operations
• Scheduling & Planning Efficiencies
• Receiving and Reverse Logistics
• Location Management
• Optimize Freight Flow
• Develop and implement strategies/initiatives to control and reduce operational costs
• Drive Operational Excellence
• Establish, Implement and Measure KPI’s
• Customer Deliveries
• Assisting in hiring and onboarding employees
• Support the HR team in executing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management System
• Experience in warehouse operations, business processes
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of MS Office – MS Project, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to recognize operational problems, challenges or opportunities that may arise and work with functional and management teams to evaluate and provide solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships throughout the organization
• Comfortable speaking with stakeholders from all areas of the business at all levels of leadership
• Excellent time management and communication skills