Warehouse Lead - Night Shift

Industrial Electric Manufacturing; Surrey; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Industrial Electric Manufacturing is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Lead in Surrey, BC. 100% in-office role from 4:30pm to 3:00am, Monday to Thursday, reporting to the Warehouse Manager.

Lead nightly operations, ensure accurate material flow, and drive Lean initiatives while maintaining safety and inventory accuracy. The role requires prior warehouse experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with scanners/ERP/WMS.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material flow processes.
• Understanding of Lean principles and 5S practices is an asset.
• Experience using scanners, ERP systems, or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to lift materials and work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead nightly warehouse operations for the night shift.
• Coordinate material receiving, replenishment, issuing, staging, and inventory movement.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and priorities during the shift.
• Support Lean initiatives including 5S and continuous improvement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning and documentation.
• Train and coach warehouse staff on procedures and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse ops

Inventory control

Lean 5S

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Scanners

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Forklift certification

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Salary Range: $35.00 - 45.00/hr + 10% shift premium

Position Summary:

The Night Shift Warehouse Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating warehouse operations during the night shift. This role ensures safe, accurate, and efficient material flow while supporting Lean initiatives, inventory control, replenishment, receiving, issuing, and overall operational performance.

The Night Shift Lead works closely with warehouse supervisors, production teams, and employees to maintain productivity, accuracy, and continuous improvement throughout the shift.

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Surrey, B.C. offices and does not offer remote work.

Hours: 4:30pm - 3:00am, M-Th

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily night shift warehouse operations for the integrated products lean project.
• Coordinate material receiving, replenishment, issuing, staging, and inventory movement activities.
• Ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time to support production requirements.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and operational priorities throughout the shift.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and standard work practices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning, documentation, and material handling procedures.
• Train, support, and coach warehouse employees on procedures, safety, and operational expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and warehouse procedures.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, operational issues, and material shortages.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, production teams, and other departments regarding operational updates and concerns.
• Assist with shift handovers and provide detailed updates to management and incoming teams.
• Support KPI tracking including productivity, accuracy, attendance, safety, and downtime metrics.
• Assist in implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and operational performance.

Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material flow processes.
• Understanding of Lean principles and 5S practices is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using scanners, ERP systems, or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Forklift certification or experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to lift materials and work in a warehouse environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when operationally required.
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things - come be part of the journey.

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

Non-Discrimination Statement

IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law.