Warehouse Manager, Edmonton

Wolseley Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits with premiums

Annual bonus and profit-sharing

Employee discounts on products

Education reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wolseley Canada is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee workload, workflow and scheduling of the distribution team. The role includes coaching staff and ensuring order entry, packing, shipping and returns meet customer service standards.

You will lead safety, housekeeping and space optimization across the warehouse, while developing team capabilities and ensuring policy compliance. English and French bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in the distribution/warehouse field.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Management experience and team-focused leadership.
• Fluency in both French and English would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct managerial responsibilities for the warehouse team and workflow.
• Administers workflow and prepares work schedules to meet customer service standards.
• Uses appropriate means to optimize receiving docks and available space.
• Optimize space and productivity within the warehouse for the field of responsibility.
• Ensure proper maintenance and usage of equipment and machinery and anticipate repairs.
• Trains employees on processes and sub-processes and cross-trains team members.
• Provides coaching and supervision and monitors ongoing performance.
• Ensures safety standards are applied and maintained.
• Maintains housekeeping and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Bilingual English/French (asset)

Organizational skills

Discipline and safety

Job description

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be?

Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard.

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WhyYou’llLove Working Here

• Safety-focused and inclusive workplace culture

• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting day 1

• Competitiveretirement savings programincludingRRSP and Defined Contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5.25%Day1

• Paid vacation, sick time, andpaidbirthday off

• Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities

• Employee discounts on leading plumbing, HVAC/R, and industrial products

• Education reimbursement and ongoingcareer developmentopportunities

• Employee referral programs and recognition initiatives

The Warehouse Manager directly administers the workload, workflow and scheduling of the team members.

The incumbent is responsible for coaching the team members. He/she is accountable for a specific area of responsibility within the order fulfilment process. The Warehouse Manager may lead one or more of the following sub-processes such as order entry, preparing and validating customer orders; selecting; packing; shipping goods and billing customers. The Warehouse Manager may also be responsible for other relevant processes, such as handling product returns as well as receiving, verification and stock replenishment. He/she is accountable for meeting the Company customer service standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct managerial responsibilities are applicable. Acts as a functional leader. Responsible for disciplinary action of the team members.

• Administers workflow and prepares work schedules of team members in such a way that work flow meets customer service standards.

• Uses appropriate means to optimize the efficiency of the receiving docks and the space available.

• Optimize the space and the productivity in his field of responsibility in the warehouse.

• Responsible for the proper maintenance and usage of equipment and machinery and anticipated repairs or concerns.

• Trains employees on proper processes and sub-processes, Trains on specific tasks such as proper equipment usage, material handling and maintenance. Determines positions to be rotated and considered for training and encourages cross training between all team members.

• Provides coaching and supervision. Reports the ongoing performance of team members; identifies superior performers with development potential.

• See to the application of safety standards.

• Ensures all team members achieve proper housekeeping within area of responsibility. Ensures area of responsibility is well maintained, productive and in compliance with the companies policies and procedures.
  

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 to 5 years of experience in the distribution/warehouse field, ideally in a Plumbing / HVAC/R related field.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Capable to set priorities.

• Management experience.

• Management style using team work and customer focus.

• Fluency in both French and English would be an asset.

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Our Commitment to You

Wolseley Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process with accommodation available on request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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Please note: Wolseley uses AI-assisted tools to support applicant screening.

Where a salary range is posted, the total compensation range posted for this rolerepresentsthe total compensation opportunity, which may include base wage, bonuses, commissions, and/or other monetary components, if applicable. Placement in the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, candidate experience,skillsand qualifications relevant to the role.

Benefitseligibility varies based on employment status and contract length. Full-time permanent positions are eligible for the full benefits package. Fixed-term contract positions may be eligible forhealth and dentalbenefits depending on the terms of the position. Short-term contract positions are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.

This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.