Senior Warehouse & Distribution Leader – Ops & Safety

Spicers-Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Spicers Canada ULC in Richmond, Canada, is seeking a Warehouse and Distribution Manager to lead all warehouse and distribution centre operations from receiving to delivery, ensuring safety and efficiency. This role reports to the Vice President, National Operations and requires 5–8 years of leadership in large operational teams.

You will develop staff, optimize processes, and partner with Sales, Customer Service and Supply Chain to meet customer expectations while promoting safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 5–8 years of warehouse and distribution experience with leadership of large teams.
• Proven experience in receiving, inventory, shipping, and transportation.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics and customer service.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
• Experience with performance management and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse and distribution centre operations: receiving, inventory, order fulfilment, shipping, and delivery.
• Manage and develop supervisors, warehouse staff, drivers and support team.
• Ensure safety, compliance, housekeeping and operational excellence.
• Coordinate workflow to optimize productivity, service levels and efficiency.
• Establish layouts, storage systems and inventory management practices.
• Monitor KPIs for productivity, accuracy and delivery performance.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service and Supply Chain to meet customer needs.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, recruitment, onboarding and performance.
• Oversee facility maintenance, security and contractor relations.
• Lead health and safety initiatives and promote accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and cost control.
• Champion Spicers' Core Values and Leadership Principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Analytics

Communication

Excel

WMS

Forklift certification

WHMIS certification

TDG certification

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Spicers Canada ULC in Richmond, Canada, is seeking a Warehouse and Distribution Manager to lead all warehouse and distribution centre operations from receiving to delivery, ensuring safety and efficiency. This role reports to the Vice President, National Operations and requires 5–8 years of leadership in large operational teams.

You will develop staff, optimize processes, and partner with Sales, Customer Service and Supply Chain to meet customer expectations while promoting safety and continuous