Warehouse Manager (Contract) (Mississauga)

Warehouse Manager (Day Shift) – Urgent Hire Salary: $105,000 – $120,000/year • Industry: Food and Beverage • Location: Calgary, AB Summary Description: The Manager Warehouse in Calgary, AB is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the warehouse, shipping and receiving area. The Warehouse Manager ensures that customer needs are met through the timely and efficient movement of products and materials in a high volume, fast‑paced distribution environment. This role also supports cost control—including overtime, management and expense control. Essential Job Functions - Adhere to and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas. - Adhere to and ensure compliance with food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements. - Lead and direct the work of other employees and have responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination. - Provide training, direction and instruction and conduct performance evaluations. - Provide guidance and training on work standards and expected outcomes. - Accountable for planning and evaluating performance, staff training and development, recruitment and may contribute to pay recommendations. - Direct and coordinate the activities of the warehouse and establish and maintain budget control. - Develop the team and continuously improve the performance of all team members by setting clear and challenging goals and objectives. - Maintain strong links with third‑party suppliers through regular meetings and ensure that any issues are addressed. - Ensure that all stock issues are resolved and provide feedback to relevant managers on key performance indicators such as accuracy, performance, output and efficiency. - Manage the stock destruction and aged stock removal process. - Ensure warehouse personnel perform duties such as good housekeeping, stock counts, and, where appropriate, movement of stock using pallet trucks or forklift trucks. - Establish priorities and direct the loading workforce to satisfy customer demand. - Plan and execute logistics needs with trucking firms to ensure timely pick‑up and delivery of shipments while minimizing overall freight costs. - Review and resolve operational problems to minimize cost and prevent operational delays. - Negotiate trucking contracts with relevant parties to ensure freight costs are competitive. - Be responsible for the security of the product and warehouse. - Handle all damaged product orders and monitor status of returned products. - Communicate with manufacturing personnel to ensure appropriate materials are available to meet production requirements. - Develop and implement policies, procedures and SOPs to ensure consistent quality and operating efficiency. - Ensure compliance with DOT and other safety regulatory agencies, as well as maintaining material handling equipment, ensuring all warehouse personnel are certified on equipment. - Represent the company in a positive manner at all times. Education and Experience - Undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred. - APICS designation is a plus. - 5+ years of work experience in warehouse logistics management. - SAP knowledge. - Prior experience leading a team is required. Working Conditions - Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. - Work Environment: Operating in a fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection and temperatures can be very hot or relatively cold. The workplace is structured and supervised. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pdyxk