Warehouse Manager

Silver Hills; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in Abbotsford. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to safety, and experience in managing warehouse processes. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth and development

Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package

Free delicious and healthy bread

Fitness incentive fund

Discounts at retail store

Company social events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant warehousing experience required.
• Proven leader with strong people management skills.
• Ability to manage a large body of warehousing data and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations and team leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety standards.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and evaluate staff performance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

People Management

Lean Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP

WMS

Job description

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our Warehouse team! Our Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day warehouse operations and providing ongoing team leadership and support.

In this role, it's important to be a hands-on manager who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and support the team on the floor when needed. You will have a very involved leadership role as you will be working closely with direct reports to ensure we operate at high-performance levels while fostering a safe and team-oriented work environment. The primary challenge is to work effectively in a dynamic and constantly changing environment while delivering exceptional results and building a positive culture on the floor. There will be many opportunities to leave your footprint and grow your career as we continue to expand!

Requirements

In this role, it's important to be a hands-on manager who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and support the team on the floor when needed. You will have a very involved leadership role as you will be working closely with direct reports to ensure we operate at high-performance levels while fostering a safe and team-oriented work environment. The primary challenge is to work effectively in a dynamic and constantly changing environment while delivering exceptional results and building a positive culture on the floor. There will be many opportunities to leave your footprint and grow your career as we continue to expand!

Here Is Who You Are...

• You are health-conscious and have values that align with Silver Hills
• You would love to work in an entrepreneurial environment where 'change' is the only constant
• You are excited to learn a new business and how things work
• You are motivated by challenges and willing to put in extra time to get the job done

Character & Abilities

• You are a people leader who can coach and develop your team
• You are agile, flexible, and able to adapt to the changing environment
• You are a lean-thinker continuously striving for ways to grow and improve
• You can document and manage a large body of warehousing data and KPIs
• You are able to deal professionally, courteously and confidentially with all internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge & Skills

• You have strong communication and organizational skills
• You are a proven leader with strong people management skills
• You have solid computer and systems skills, including Microsoft Office, ERP, and WMS
• You have a proven track record of managing a large body of data under a time-sensitive environment

Experience

• You have 3-5 years of relevant warehousing experience
• You have experience with ERP and WMS systems

Nice-to-Have

• You have experience working in a fast-paced or rapidly growing environment
• You have experience in a food manufacturing environment
• You have been a subject matter expert of an ERP system
• You have working knowledge and experience of an established WMS system

What You Will Do...

• Effectively manage a large workforce of over 30 staff in a dynamic 24 / 6 processing facility to ensure compliance with all Process, Safety, and Food Safety standards
• Lead and develop a team providing ongoing coaching, mentorship, and support
• Schedule warehouse operations establishing priorities and sequences for shipping and receiving products
• Control inventory of both frozen and dry finished products as well as ingredients in multiple warehouse locations
• Maintain product quality standards and establish fill rate targets in a cost-competitive model
• Prepare Daily Shift Reports and ensure that daily KPIs are updated and accurate
• Take on, lead, and facilitate continuous improvement projects
• Ensure new and existing staff are properly trained and maintain up-to-date certifications in accordance with internal training program guidelines
• Evaluate staff performance and provide constructive feedback and goal planning
• Partner with People and Culture team to maintain and identify talent needs, resolve issues, and build a positive culture on the floor
• Ensure that daily / weekly toolbox talks with Supervisors and Employees are taking place
• Assist in the coordination of domestic, international, and U.S. freight
• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and ensure compliance
• Manage attendance and hours worked through Ceridian

Other ...

• You may on occasion work at various times including weekends, as the job requires
• You will also be partnering with a Procurement team to develop just in time material flow
• Manager will work closely with finance to maintain inventory accuracy in dry and frozen categories
• You will work with OHS manager to maintain safe work procedures and mobile equipment usage

We offer our team members many benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture :

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Salary - $85,200 - $105,600

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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