Warehouse Manager

Bunzl Canada Inc.; Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunzl Canada Inc. in Pitt Meadows, BC is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead and optimize warehouse operations, including staff and driver management, inventory control, and safety programs.

The role emphasizes cost-effective processes, regulatory compliance, and continuous productivity improvements. The position offers a competitive salary of around $80,000 with a 15% bonus potential, and requires experience in forklift and hazmat tasks, with a focus on safety and leadership in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' related experience and/or training; Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage warehouse staff and drivers; ensure accuracy and cost-efficiency across operations
• Drive productivity improvements and optimize cube fill rate for deliveries
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse facility and ensure compliance with OHSA and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with Human Resources on workers' compensation and safety programs
• Manage vehicle and driver performance data; monitor logs, fuel tax reports, and incident files
• Maintain and repair warehouse equipment and oversee AS400-based performance metrics

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team management

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AS400 system

Forklift certification

Job description

Bunzl Safety - Coquitlam
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y0E2, CAN

Description

The Warehouse Manager will provide leadership and manage a variety of general warehouse activities in an accurate, efficient, and cost-effective manner. We are seeking a distribution professional with experience in leading and managing full scope warehouse activities including but not limited to employee management and development, inventory control, vehicle and driver management, Health and Safety all in an accurate, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This person will manage staff, including warehouse personnel and drivers, as well as interface with other departments and customers.

Salary: $80k + 15% bonus

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and proposes methods of sustained productivity increases
• Maximize the cube fill rate on the delivery vehicles and minimize delivery costs andincrease driver productivity
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized warehouse
• Ensures safe working conditions including properly training employees on proper safety methods, assists Human Resources with the management of workers compensation claim
• Audits various paperwork and postings for accuracy and compliance with appropriate local, provincial and federal laws, statutes and company policies
• Responsible for the proper collection, dispersal and retention of drivers logs, fuel tax reports, accident files and registers
• Effectively counsel and manage employees on attendance, performance and/or misconduct
• Manage the AS400 system for the purpose of measuring the pick accuracy and performance of employees (cycle count, bin walk, etc)
• Responsible for managing the maintenance and repairs of all warehouse-related equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Three to five years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal OHSA safety regulations
• Knowledge of location, provincial and federal DOT transportation regulations
• Experience in forklift certification and inspection, hazmat certification, operating various warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.)
• Must be able to lift heavy objects (occasionally between 60-75 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation for an entire shift
• Must be able to work regularly at a height of up to 26 feet above the ground (with provided safety equipment/processes/training)
• Must have strong leadership and organizations skills
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with a "hands-on" management style

Bunzl Canada Inc. ( bunzlcanada.ca ) provides the food and retail packaging, cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, safety and industrial supplies which keep over 58,000 Canadian businesses running optimally, every day. We bring our customers the advantage of global sourcing, product innovation and national scale combined with responsive local service and deep category expertise. Bunzl Canada is a certified Great Place to Work . We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and positive working environment for all employees so that they experience a strong sense of belonging, while developing individually and professionally.Bunzl Canada is an operating company of Bunzl plc (BNZL.L), a FTSE100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 27,000 employees in over 30 countries, our global presence spans the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the UK and Ireland. At Bunzl, you'll find Unlimited Potential Your Career - - Our Future!

Bunzl Canada has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is our established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.