Warehouse Assistant Manager

Outdoor Gear Canada Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Outdoor Gear Canada Inc. in Montreal is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, plan receiving schedules, and lead a team to pick, pack and ship efficiently.

The role requires independent work in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safety. Forklift certification is a plus, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a warehouse role with supervisory duties
• Understanding of distribution processes (order processing, inventory, warehouse management)
• Familiarity with WMS and Excel; BI tools a plus
• Well organized with ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities
• Forklift certification a plus
• Understanding of safety guidelines

Responsibilities

• Support and manage flow of warehouse activities
• Plan and manage receiving schedule
• Coordinate required warehouse maintenance tasks
• Take responsibility for overall warehouse operations in the absence of the warehouse manager
• Provide supervision, direction, and accountability in line with policies and procedures
• Lead team to pick, pack and ship using UFMS
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Take initiative to help in any area of the warehouse

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Analytical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Organization

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Microsoft Excel

BI reporting tools

Job description

• Support and manage flow of warehouse activities
• Plan and manage receiving schedule
• Co-ordinate required warehouse maintenance tasks
• Assume responsibility of overall warehouse operations in absence of warehouse Manager
• Provides supervision, support, and direction in such a way that promotes clear understanding, accountability and efficiency, and follows all policies and procedures.
• Leads team to properly pick, pack and ship using shipping program (UFMS)
• Works independently and addresses challenges within a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Take’s initiative to help in any area of the warehouse if possible.
• Must be able to lift 20-60 lbs occasionally, stand and walk constantly.
• Requires flexible hours
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner always.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a warehouse environment with additional experience in a supervisory role
• Possess understanding of basic business processes in distribution environment (order processing, inventory management, warehouse management)
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), general computer applications is essential. Uses Microsoft excel spreadsheets.
• Experience with database reporting tools (Business Intelligence) an asset
• Well organized and ability to analyse and trouble shoot problems
• Strong interpersonal skills and multi tasking abilities
• Certification in forklift operation a plus
• Understanding of safety guidelines

The company offers excellent benefits and work environment. Salary commensurate with experience.