Warehouse Manager

G. W. Goudreau Personnel Services Ltd.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Essex. Responsibilities include managing shipping, warehousing, and inventory. The ideal candidate will have at least five years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment. A valid passport for travel to the U.S. is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $130,000 – $150,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension/RRSP contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in warehousing and shipping at a Supervisor or Management level.
• 3PL experience including JIT and rail loading is desired.
• Must hold valid passport as travel to the United States may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations to achieve shipping and warehouse efficiency.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for shipping operations.
• Oversee and train shipping operations personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem resolution

Multitasking

Tools

SAP

MS-Office Suite

Job description

Pertinent Information:Full-time, direct hire with long-standing and highly reputable company.

Wage:$130,000 – $150,000 + 15% bonus. Comprehensive benefits package + pension/RRSP contributions.

Location:Essex.

Job Description

Reporting the to Plant Manager, the Warehouse Manager is responsible for all activities related to shipping, warehousing, receiving and inventory management.

Responsibilities to include the following:

• Manage operations to achieve world class shipping and warehouse efficiency
• Develop, recommend, and implement continuous improvement practices to reduce waste and inefficiencies
• Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures for shipping operations
• Promote and enforce health and safety work practices as required by the company and occupational safety and health standards
• Provide expertise and training to all shipping areas
• Effectively communicate short- and long-term objectives to the Warehouse team
• Collaborate with production, logistics, quality, sales, production planning and HR to improve processes practices to reduce waste and inefficiencies
• Build and maintain a positive team-oriented environment amongst shipping personnel
• Oversee, supervise, train, discipline shipping operations personnel
• Review daily shipping reports for compliance and to resolve issues to ensure minimal costs and prevent shipping delays
• Ensure that inventory accuracy is maintained
• Develop shipping, vacation, and training schedules for shipping personnel and receivers.
• Evaluate employee performance objectively based upon the job requirements and behavioural indicators of performance
• Immediately report suspected security incidents and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Delegate work to appropriate personnel and provide accurate, complete, and timely instructions for the completion of such work
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in warehousing and shipping at a Supervisor or Management level within a fast-paced manufacturing facility
• 3PL experience including JIT and rail loading is desired.
• Thorough knowledge of SAP and MS-Office Suite including Telia dashboard and crane HMI.
• Demonstrate planning ahead for on-time loading within 2 hours, including preloads.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to adapt quickly and effectively to meet the needs of the organization.
• Demonstrated fundamental working knowledge of warehousing and shipping, plant, industrial and manufacturing concepts.
• Proven decision making, problem resolution, communication and organizational time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must hold valid passport as travel to the United States may be required from time to time