Warehouse Shift Manager

Dot-Foods,-Inc.; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Dot Foods Canada, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Shift Manager to lead a busy warehouse floor, training staff and coordinating inbound/outbound product flow. You will monitor safety, productivity, and policy adherence while driving cost-effective operations.

Responsibilities include planning labor needs, managing scheduling, and applying lean methods to reduce waste. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential in this hands-on role with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop employees to meet safety and productivity standards.
• Plan inbound and outbound product flow and labor to meet daily deadlines.
• Coordinate policies and procedures within the warehouse and company.
• Meet warehouse cost metrics and seek cost-reduction strategies.
• Apply lean thinking to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $69,000 - $103,000 annually, plus bonus opportunity.

As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you will provide hands‑on leadership on the warehouse floor by training, monitoring, and evaluating assigned personnel and actively lead the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company culture, service, and cost objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensure all employees are trained and developed to meet safety and productivity standards.
• Plan inbound and outbound product flow and labor needs to meet daily deadlines.
• Communicate, coordinate, and support all policies and procedures within the warehouse and company.
• Achieve warehouse cost metrics and actively seek to develop cost‑reduction strategies.
• Apply continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or general equivalent degree
• Effective organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Four-year college degree or equivalent Dot experience
• Previous successful leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
• Working knowledge of distribution or warehouse processes or systems

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Supervision: Warehouse Lead Staff, and Warehouse Floor Personnel
• Schedule: Full Time – Sunday - Wednesday Days
  • 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Some off‑hours for on or off‑site meetings and to meet the demands of the role)
• Environment: Working in temperature ranges from 0˚F to 70˚F
• Physical Requirements: Extensive standing, walking, and lifting; including operation of warehouse equipment.
• Travel: Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by car, plane, or train
• Certification - Will obtain electric pallet jack and narrow aisle licenses and forklift certifications during initial training phase.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family‑owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, RRSP, and profit‑sharing

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co‑workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.