Manager, Warehouse at BC Ferries

BC Ferries; Nanaimo; Sur place; CAD 99 000 - 123 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BC Ferries in Nanaimo, BC is seeking a Manager, Warehouse to lead safe, cost-effective warehousing and logistics operations across our facilities. You will oversee inventory, procurement support, and distribution to support vessels and service reliability.

The role emphasizes unionized workforce leadership, safety culture, regulatory compliance (TDG, FoodSafe, WorkSafeBC), and continuous improvement to improve performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain preferred
• Food Safe certification required or within 60 days of start
• Class 5 driver’s license and forklift operator certificate
• Experience with electronic inventory management systems
• Experience managing a unionized workforce preferred

Responsabilités

• Lead warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and logistics operations
• Develop and lead warehouse staff through recruitment, onboarding, training, and coaching
• Oversee receiving, storage, replenishment, and delivery to ensure accuracy
• Manage vendor contracts, pricing, procurement, and supplier performance
• Develop policies and controls to support safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement

Connaissances

Leadership

Warehousing operations

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Vendor relations

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Food Safe certification

Class 5 driver’s license

Forklift operator certificate

Dangerous goods certification

Outils

Electronic inventory management systems

Procurement software

Description du poste

Apply for Manager, Warehouse at BC Ferries in Nanaimo, BC, CA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

MANAGER, WAREHOUSE Nanaimo

As Manager, Warehouse, you will lead the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of BC Ferries' warehouse facilities in Nanaimo. Responsible for warehousing, distribution, inventory management, procurement support, and logistics activities, you will ensure products are received, stored, and delivered to meet the needs of our vessels and business operations. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead a unionized workforce, champion safety and compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support service reliability and operational performance.

The Role

• Provides operational leadership and oversight for warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and logistics functions, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations
• Leads and develops warehouse employees through recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
• Oversees inventory receiving, storage, replenishment, distribution, and delivery activities to ensure inventory accuracy, product availability, and service standards are achieved
• Manages vendor relationships, contracts, product costing, procurement activities, and supplier performance to ensure value, quality, and contractual compliance
• Develops, implements, and maintains operational policies, procedures, and controls that support regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement
• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and applicable legislation and regulations, including WorkSafeBC, FoodSafe, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Health Canada, and ISM requirements
• Leads workplace health and safety programs, including hazard identification, risk assessment, incident management, corrective actions, and safety culture initiatives
• Oversees the maintenance and operational readiness of warehouse facilities, equipment, and infrastructure
• Monitors key performance indicators, including inventory accuracy, fill rates, inventory turnover, productivity, absenteeism, waste, and shrinkage, implementing corrective actions as required
• Develops and manages operating and labour budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and cost-control initiatives
• Collaborates with supply chain, operations, and other business stakeholders to optimize distribution performance and supports interconnected organizational processes

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management designation (preferred) or associate degree in combination with additional experience and knowledge
• Specific certifications include food safe certification, class 5 drivers’ license and forklift operator certificate and intermediate level dangerous goods within 60 days

Work Experience Requirements

• 5 years' experience working in a food and retail warehouse
• 5 years' experience working with electronic inventory management systems
• 3 years' experience managing employees in a unionized environment

Competency Requirements

• High level of expertise in warehousing, procurement and logistics with a working understanding of adjacent disciplines
• Solves mid-level problems through a structured, systematic approach with advanced communication skills to lead and influence a team
• Assesses situations by drawing on experience and a broad range of information sources

Additional Information

The target salary range: $98,500-$123,100 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity.

"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC"At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service, inclusion, and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes, you'll play an important role in connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.