Warehouse Team Leader: Lead, Optimize & Grow

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shareholder opportunities

Work-life balance

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Employee training

Job summary

Richelieu Hardware Canada Limited Winnipeg is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to drive daily warehouse operations, lead a team, and ensure accuracy, speed, and safety in inbound/outbound logistics.

You will coordinate cycle counts, manage WMS/RF processes, and partner with sales and logistics to minimize disruptions while maintaining high service levels. Strong leadership, data focus, and lean thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in warehouse/logistics supervision with proven team leadership.
• Proficient in Excel; strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Forklift & First Aid certification preferred; safety management experience is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor warehouse personnel to optimize performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities, including inbound/outbound logistics, order fulfillment, and inventory control.
• Apply lean methodologies to reduce waste and minimize downtime.
• Utilize data and KPIs to monitor productivity, identify bottlenecks, and improve workflows.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards through inspections and audits.
• Promote a safety-first culture by integrating awareness, accountability, and prevention into daily operations.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead accurate and timely cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance investigations.
• Oversee warehouse management system (WMS) maintenance and RF scanning protocols.
• Collaborate with sales and logistics teams to anticipate and prevent operational disruptions.
• Act as a liaison between operations and customer service to resolve escalations professionally.
• Maintain high service standards while balancing productivity objectives.
• Maintain documentation related to shipments, receiving, inventory, safety checks, and equipment maintenance.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives for warehousing operations.
• Provide operational insights to support continuous improvement and long-term strategic planning.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Leadership

Excel

Data analysis

Forklift certification

First Aid certification

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

RF scanning

Job description

Richelieu Hardware Canada Limited Winnipeg is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to drive daily warehouse operations, lead a team, and ensure accuracy, speed, and safety in inbound/outbound logistics.

You will coordinate cycle counts, manage WMS/RF processes, and partner with sales and logistics to minimize disruptions while maintaining high service levels. Strong leadership, data focus, and lean thinking are essential.