Central - Assistant Warehouse Manager

Farm Boy Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Disability insurance

Life insurance

RRSP program

10% store discount

On-the-job training

Internal promotions

Community programs

Incentive program

Job summary

Farm Boy in Mississauga is hiring a Warehouse Operations Leader to oversee daily activities, ensuring safe handling, storage, and distribution of products to stores and production facilities, while maintaining compliance.

You will coach the warehouse team, partner with the Warehouse Operations Manager to set goals, monitor performance, optimize processes and labour, and ensure health, safety, sanitation, and quality standards across the operation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field with 3 years of management in logistics.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, systems, inventory management, and quality control.
• Proficiency with MHE and safety practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage resources and adapt to deadlines.
• Fluency in English; French an asset.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely handling, storage, and distribution of products to stores and production facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse team members, fostering engagement and accountability.
• Partner with the Warehouse Operations Manager to set department goals, monitor performance, and identify process improvements.
• Coordinate with Transportation, Warehouse, Store, and other internal teams to address supply-related issues.
• Ensure warehouse facilities, equipment, and MHE are properly maintained.
• Monitor inventory, product quality, safety, and loss prevention; address concerns promptly.
• Ensure Health and Food Safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards are followed.
• Oversee product distribution to stores and production facilities, ensuring seamless flow.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring, training, performance management, and recognition.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations, service, and efficiency, with effective communication.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

MHE proficiency

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

MS Office

Automated production systems

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 65,000 - CAD 71,500 - yearly

Company Description

If you’re looking for more, you’ve come to the right place.

From the moment we opened our doors in 1981, we knew we wanted to be different. The people who work here are special, and that’s what makes us special. Our team members uphold the standards we set long ago by making the exceptional everyday, building relationships with our customers and with each other, and finding a place where their potential meets opportunity.

Job Description

Be part of what makes us different.

You’ll support the leadership of warehouse operations, ensuring products are received, handled, stored, and distributed safely and efficiently. Working closely with the Warehouse Operations Manager, this role assists in leading the warehouse team, optimizing operational processes, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, sanitation, and service excellence. Here are some of the other ways you’ll help us stand out:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely handling, storage, and distribution of products to stores and production facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse team members, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Partner with the Warehouse Operations Manager to establish department goals, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to improve processes, labour efficiency, and operating costs.
• Coordinate with the Transportation, Warehouse, Store, and other internal teams to address supply related issues, including: shortages, damages, product rotation, and transportation concerns.
• Ensure warehouse facilities, equipment, fleet, and Material Handling Equipment are properly maintained.
• Monitor inventory, product quality, freshness, safety, security, and loss prevention, ensuring concerns are identified and addressed promptly.
• Ensure Health and Food Safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards are consistently followed.
• Oversee the timely execution of product distribution of products to stores and production facilities, ensuring seamless operational flow.
• Partner with Human Resources on hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and employee recognition, while providing ongoing direction and support to the Warehouse team.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse operations, service, quality, and efficiency, while ensuring effective communication and follow-up with internal and external partners.
• Contribute to overall team success by taking on additional related responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table.

We provide the opportunity, and you bring the potential.

• A genuine passion for delivering engaging and exceptional customer service.
• Typically requires post-secondary education in a related field, combined with 3 years of management experience in a logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, systems, inventory management, and quality control practices.
• Proficiency with warehouse Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Solid understanding of workplace Health & Safety, Food Safety, sanitation, and loss prevention practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build an engaged and accountable team.
• Ability to effectively manage inventory, labour, space, equipment, and other resources while supporting operational efficiency and cost control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Strong customer service mindset with a commitment to quality and operational excellence.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and automated production systems.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on setting that involves multiple deadlines, extended periods of standing, heavy lifting, repetitive movement or tasks, frequent use of protective equipment or clothing, and work that is frequently performed in colder environments.
• Flexibility to support a dynamic schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fluency in English; French language skills considered an asset.

What we bring to the table.

At Farm Boy, we believe in supporting our Team Members throughout their careers. Whether, it’s at our Home Office or our stores, we’re proud to stand out in the market as a workplace that offers:

• Comprehensive benefit program and coverage that varies by position.
• Coverage may include healthcare, dental care, disability coverage, life insurance and registered retirement savings program.
• A 10% discount on in-store purchases.
• On-the-job training and the prioritization of internal promotions to help you grow and embrace new opportunities.
• The opportunity to support local neighbourhoods through our community programs.
• This role is eligible to participate in the Farm Boy incentive program.

Additional Information

Grow a career with us.

Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career you’re craving!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—including those with non-traditional career paths.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.

We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.