Regional Warehouse Operations Manager

Reimer Associates Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reimer Associates Inc. is seeking a Regional Warehouse Operations Manager in Canada to lead daily warehouse and transportation activities, set strategic direction, and drive continuous improvement across teams.

This hands-on role focuses on safety, efficiency, and service excellence in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will coach Assistant Managers, optimize staffing and scheduling, manage budgets, and collaborate with People Services to implement SOPs and training programs while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of warehouse and transportation operations management.
• Proven leadership to coach and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge in logistics, inventory management, and delivery systems.
• Experience with workforce scheduling and time management systems.
• Health, safety, compliance standards and audit readiness.
• Financial acumen in budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration.
• KPI analysis and operational reporting with Excel/Teams/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily warehouse and transportation operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and service standards.
• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and development to Assistant Managers and their teams to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and time approvals aligned with operational demands and forecasted volumes.
• Partner with People Services and Support teams to implement training programs and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and audit readiness standards (including COR, GDP, MTO).
• Oversee operational budget management, financial performance review, and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators such as delivery accuracy, inventory control, and customer service metrics.
• Maintain oversight of equipment and fleet management, including documentation and repair coordination.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Transportation operations

Leadership

Budget management

KPI analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Excel/Office tools

Tools

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Our client is a leading national logistics and distribution company recognized for operational excellence and innovative team leadership. The organization is dedicated to creating a high-performance culture where safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything they do. They are seeking a hands-on Regional Warehouse Operations Manager to lead warehouse and transportation operations, drive strategic initiatives, and cultivate employee engagement across the team.

If you thrive on operational leadership in a fast-paced environment and want to make a significant impact on business performance and team success, this is the role for you.

Role Scope

• Lead and oversee daily warehouse and transportation operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and service standards
• Provide strategic direction, coaching, and development to Assistant Managers and their teams to foster accountability and continuous improvement
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and time approvals aligned with operational demands and forecasted volumes
• Partner with People Services and Support teams to implement training programs and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and audit readiness standards (including COR, GDP, MTO)
• Oversee operational budget management, financial performance review, and implement corrective actions to meet targets
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators such as delivery accuracy, inventory control, and customer service metrics
• Maintain oversight of equipment and fleet management, including documentation and repair coordination

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse and transportation operations management
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong operational knowledge covering logistics, inventory management, and delivery systems
• Proficient in workforce scheduling and time management systems
• Solid understanding of health, safety, compliance standards, and audit requirements
• Financial acumen in managing budgets and controlling operational costs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments and organizational levels
• Skilled in KPI analysis and operational reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Previous experience in alcohol and tobacco distribution is beneficial, providing valuable insight into the regulatory compliance and operational complexities unique to these sectors