Warehouse Operations Lead – Food Manufacturing

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of MadeGood); Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immersive benefits program

RRSP or 401k matching

Career development programs

Inclusive and accessible work environment

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead daily operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will manage inventory control and workflow optimization while monitoring KPIs to drive continuous improvement. Ideal for a professional with 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring warehouse associates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of food industry audits and standards like BRC, CFIA.
• Proficiency in leading warehouse audits and ensuring compliance.
• Experience with data analysis using advanced Excel.
• Ability to manage safety and quality standards in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations and ensure timely processing of materials.
• Champion safety culture and oversee adherence to GMP standards.
• Manage inventory control processes to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Optimize warehouse workflows to support production schedules.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and mentor warehouse associates.

Skills

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Advanced Excel

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain or Logistics

5 years of experience in food manufacturing

Forklift and Reach truck licenses

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead daily operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will manage inventory control and workflow optimization while monitoring KPIs to drive continuous improvement. Ideal for a professional with 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring warehouse associates.