Warehouse Manager

CQ Search Group Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CQ Search Group Ltd. represents a Calgary-based global food and beverage manufacturer hiring a Warehouse Manager to lead daily distribution, inventory control, and team development.

The role emphasizes safety, KPI delivery, labour planning, and cross-functional collaboration to support on-time deliveries and service excellence. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on people leader with operational experience, a track record of coaching teams, and a drive to improve efficiency and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in warehouse management, distribution, logistics, or a similar operational environment.
• At least 2–5 years of people management or team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational KPIs, labour planning, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving operational performance, productivity improvements, and cost efficiencies.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse and distribution activities to ensure efficient operations, accurate order fulfilment, and on-time deliveries.
• Lead, develop, and motivate warehouse employees, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage workforce scheduling, staffing levels, and labour allocation to meet operational demands while controlling costs.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, including productivity, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, service levels, and labour efficiency.
• Ensure accurate inventory control, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and effective warehouse organization.
• Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities to build team capabilities and strengthen performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve service delivery.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable health and safety regulations.
• Work closely with transportation, supply chain, customer service, and other departments to support overall business objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Warehouse operations

KPI management

Labour planning

Inventory control

WMS experience

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client in Calgary a global food and beverage manufacturer is seeking to hire a Warehouse Manager.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing daily distribution activities, inventory management, labour planning, KPI performance, and team development.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on people leader with strong operational experience, a proven ability to drive results, and a track record of coaching teams to achieve safety, productivity, and service objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations & Distribution: Oversee daily warehouse and distribution activities to ensure efficient operations, accurate order fulfilment, and on-time deliveries.
• People Leadership: Lead, develop, and motivate warehouse employees, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Labour Planning: Manage workforce scheduling, staffing levels, and labour allocation to meet operational demands while controlling costs.
• KPI Management: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, including productivity, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, service levels, and labour efficiency.
• Inventory Management: Ensure accurate inventory control, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and effective warehouse organization.
• Coaching & Development: Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities to build team capabilities and strengthen performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve service delivery.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable health and safety regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with transportation, supply chain, customer service, and other departments to support overall business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in warehouse management, distribution, logistics, or a similar operational environment.
• At least 2–5 years of people management or team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational KPIs, labour planning, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving operational performance, productivity improvements, and cost efficiencies.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications is an asset.