Warehouse Manager

Groves Industrial; Laird; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Groves Industrial is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Ontario to oversee distribution operations, direct a small team, and ensure safe, efficient handling of outbound freight and orders. You will implement strategies to maximize growth and profitability while coordinating with Operations, Purchasing and Accounting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in distribution, 2+ years in supervisory roles, familiarity with HazMat/HMIS, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a distribution environment.
• 2+ years managing warehouse operations and supervisory experience.
• Knowledgeable about transportation of dangerous/hazardous goods and WHMIS (Canada) and Hazmat (USA).
• Excellent communication and partnership skills across all organization levels.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong leadership abilities and teamwork orientation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate outbound freight and order processing to maintain daily operations.
• Maintain service levels above company objectives and drive productivity improvements.
• Build relationships with Operations, Purchasing, Accounting and other departments.
• Respond to customer or vendor inquiries and resolve distribution issues.
• Lead and develop a 2+ person warehouse team; schedule workload and delegate tasks.
• Operate forklift daily and ensure safety policies are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Description

The Warehouse Manager oversees distribution warehouse operations for DGI Supply and reports to the Regional Warehouse Manager. This role requires experience in establishing and implementing a robust and effective strategy of direction and guidance to the operational activities of the warehouse with the objective of maximizing and optimizing growth and profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directing, coordinating, managing and controlling the following within the facility while working alongside of their team:
  • All activities related to the efficient processing of outbound freight and ground sales orders and maintaining daily operations and timely order processing
  • Various functions related to ensuring that the warehouse service level is maintained at or above the prescribed company objective
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Purchasing and Accounting, integrated supply and various other Corporate Departments
  • Respond to customer or vendor questions to resolve potential issues regarding distribution services
  • Participate in the development and implementation of service and productivity improvement initiatives to increase customer satisfaction and reduce operating expense
  • Direct and maintain a safe environment in which to work; Execute established safety and security programs
• Supervise a team of 2+ employees, scheduling workload, delegating tasks
  • Ensure all employees at assigned warehouses are in compliance with SOP guidelines and current on all assigned trainings; provides development opportunities for career growth and succession planning
  • Conduct performance management activities including, annual performance appraisals and design of training and career development plans
  • Ensure that progressive coaching and counseling concepts are conducted according to established policies and procedures
  • Review workforce staffing plans to ensure proper levels are allocated to meet business demands
  • Responsible for, as needed, delivering product to the customers’ specifications/agreed arrangement in a safe and courteous manner treating the customer with the utmost respect as a representative of the company
  • Works with their team to provide back-up support with supplying local vending customers their inventory and replenishing vending machines as needed
  • Ensures DGI vehicle is clean and tidy by end of business day
  • Maintains company vehicle in compliance with Fleet Vehicle Policy
• Operates forklift equipment on a daily basis.
• Perform basic sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe environment, clear aisles of debris
• Ensuring the building and grounds are in working order, proactively reporting issues to manager and escalating when needed, getting quotes for repairs and seeing through to completion; on occasion provides hands on support for landscaping
• Observe all safety policies and procedures; including the dress code and wears Steel Toed Shoes at all times
• Running and analyzing reports to identify potential operational deficiencies and take corrective actions
• Take accountability for goals and drive toward accomplishing them
• Other duties as assigned
• Reports to the Regional Warehouse Manager or National Warehouse Manager.

Skills And Experience Required

• Compensation range between $70,000 to $80,000
• 5+ years of work experience in a distribution environment
• 2+ years managing warehouse operations and supervisory experience
• Knowledgeable about the transportation of dangerous/hazardous goods and WHMIS (Canada) and Hazmat (USA), preferred
• Excellent communication and partnership skills with ability to communicate well across all organization levels
• High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong leadership abilities
• Teamwork oriented, solid supervisory experience
• Technically proficient with MS Office programs
• Ability to travel
• Passionate, Adaptable, Customer Focused and Teamwork oriented
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Must have a valid driver’s license

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.