Warehouse Operations Manager Jobs

• Day Shift - Non Union. Mon - Fri.
• Manage staff, inventory and operations of busy distribution centre.
• High SKU environment - industrial distribution products

Warehouse Operations Manager

Vaughan, ON

Day shift (Monday - Friday, Occasional Saturdays)

Base + Bonus (Total Comp circa. $90,000 - $95,000) + Benefits

A large distribution business is currently seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead their Vaughan facility. With responsibility for both the Warehouse and Inventory Management, the Warehouse Operations Manager will lead a team of full-time, non-unionized employees to maintain the smooth, efficient, and safe functioning of this key location.

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, the Warehouse Operations Manager will be responsible for all day-to-day management and operations of the warehouse including; team/labour management, order management, receiving, inventory, intercompany transfers, transportation (drivers), purchasing (along with Branch Manager), and for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Together with the Branch Manager, the Warehouse Operations Manger will collaborate and advise on all strategic initiatives relating to the warehouse and operational management of the business including (but not limited to); identifying and initiating process improvement areas, operational performance analysis, staffing and retention, driving productivity and efficiency through the team, improving employee engagement, warehouse layout and configuration, best practices, etc.

Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and experience;

• Strong business acumen and able to effectively advise the management team. Function as the subject matter and departmental expert, advising senior leadership as it relates to operational activity of the facility.
• Possesses a strategic mindset and able to develop process improvements and projects to increase efficiency, safety and overall operations of the warehouse.
• A team player who leads from the front in a fast paced, high growth environment.
• Able to effectively lead a team of 10+
• Proficient with a Warehouse Management System and Labor Management System.
• Inventory management experience in a high SKU environment.
• Proven experience leading and implementing process improvements.
• Able to clearly and effectively communicate with the team, peers and superiors in both verbal and written formats.
• Prior warehouse/operations experience at the Manager or Supervisor level for a minimum of 4+ years.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains a culture of safety the workplace.

This role is being hired with priority. Please apply via the DMC website to register your interest to learn more about this key role.