Assistant Warehouse Manager - Afternoons

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager in Vancouver to oversee afternoon warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse management, strong leadership skills, and a focus on continuous improvement. Responsibilities include leading teams, managing KPIs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a salary range of $80,000 – $90,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse or distribution management.
• Strong understanding of warehouse systems and inventory control.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach warehouse teams in afternoon operations.
• Manage team leads overseeing receiving, picking, and shipping.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse performance.

Skills

Leadership

Operational insight

Continuous improvement mindset

Microsoft Office

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Education

Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field

Job description

Horizon Recruitment is conducting a search for an Assistant Warehouse Manager to support the afternoon shift in a large‑scale retail distribution operation. This is an opportunity to join a fast‑paced, growing organization, overseeing the afternoon warehouse operations, managing the teams responsible for receiving, picking, and shipping. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, operational insight, and a continuous improvement mindset to help optimize performance across all warehouse functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach warehouse teams in afternoon operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety across all processes.
• Manage and develop team leads overseeing receiving, picking, and shipping to ensure daily targets and service standards are met.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to improve accuracy, productivity, and on‑time delivery.
• Implement and maintain best practices for warehouse organization, layout, and space utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, workflow, and overall performance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly audits.
• Collaborate with purchasing, logistics, and IT teams to resolve operational issues and support system enhancements.
• Ensure all outgoing orders are processed accurately and shipped within delivery schedules.
• Prepare and present monthly operational reports summarizing key metrics, staffing updates, and improvement plans.
• Enforce safety standards and compliance with all workplace regulations.
• Oversee facility closing procedures, ensuring all equipment, documentation, and security checks are completed before shift end.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse or distribution management, preferably in a large, multi‑shift environment.
• Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of warehouse systems, inventory control, and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, implement improvements, and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Remuneration

• $80,000 – $90,000

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered