Warehouse General Manager

Dawson Logistics; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee all logistical functions, including inventory control, shipping, and safety management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant supervisory experience. This role offers competitive wages and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience supervising warehouse and administrative staff.
• Experience in designing and promoting safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistical functions including receiving, handling, and shipping.
• Oversee inventory control and safety procedures.
• Conduct warehouse inspections and manage employee productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Materials Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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A national provider of customized supply chain management, offering strategically customized product and fulfillment solutions. It is headquartered in Illinois with operating facilities in 3 states.

Position Summary:

This role will manage and perform all logistical functions including receiving, handling and shipping. This role will also be responsible for inventory control, storage and handling, shipping and delivery management, transportation, safety and quality control.

Key Responsibilities:

Management Duties

• Recommends hiring, disciplining, firing, evaluating, and training actions for staff to ensure smooth operation of department
• Enters and tracks payroll information, including work hours, attendance, and benefit time to ensure accurate payments to employees
• Oversees E3T2 form submission, ensuring all efforts are fairly recognized
• Determines safety topics, presents safety talks, and documents attendance to continually reinforce safety procedures
• Updates and maintains company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual

Warehouse and Inventory Control Duties

• Inspects, documents, and reports 5S audit results on a monthly basis to ensure quality and safety
• On a weekly basis, reviews warehouse square footage and inventory accuracy
• Completes weekly/monthly customer billing
• Manages fork lift operations, conducts worker certifications and re-certifications, and procurement of additional resources to ensure smooth operation
• Records and manages statistics including hours, pieces, time, inventory, and staff utilization
• On a daily basis, conducts warehouse inspection
• Throughout the day, oversees employee productivity and adherence to correct processes and procedures

Account Management Duties (Customer Warehouse Accounts)

• Spot checks accuracy of downloaded pictures
• Tracks inventory, coordinates and schedules shipments, and monitors correct inventory disbursement
• Enters and receives relevant data; processes charge backs

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Materials Management or combination of education and experience

Experience

• Five years’ experience supervising first line supervisors, warehouse workers, and administrative staff
• A minimum of one year’s experience designing, training and promoting safety

Knowledge

• Utilize and teach principles of logistics, warehouse, and materials management
• Use advanced level of Excel to create spreadsheets that provide, synthesize, and analyze information for use in the position, upper management, budgeting, and planning
• Use Word to prepare reports, compose emails and memos, and complete performance evaluations
• Use PowerPoint to prepare and present safety training and other informational content
• Know, follow and ensure that staff adhere to OSHA regulations
• Know and follow federal and state labor laws
• Have a working knowledge of forklift operation and general maintenance to oversee repairs and ensure safe operation

Skills/Abilities

• Organize work schedules, assignments, and projects
• Provide leadership to subordinates to ensure quality and quantity of throughput
• Communicate verbally and in writing with staff, supervisors, upper management, customers, and vendors
• Effectively solve complex problems using good judgment periodically without established protocols or procedures
• Discern priorities and multi-task to ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse
• Adapt to changing priorities and last minute adjustments
• Manage time to complete all assigned tasks according to designated schedules, including submitting reports, approving employee work time, completing evaluations, etc.
• Handle a large volume and variety of work
• Motivate staff and supervisors, encouraging continual improvement in alignment with E3T2 culture

Offers a competitive wage, and excellent benefits. Benefits provided include: health insurance, prescription plans, dental, vision, flex savings plan, life insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and 401K. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Distribution

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage