Warehouse Manager (Alberta)

Warehouse Manager (day shift) – SHORT TERM CONTRACT - CALGARY Salary: $105,000 - $120,000/year Summary Description: • Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Manager Warehouse 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 will also support cost control including overtime, management and expense control. Essential Job Functions: • Adhere to and ensure compliance to 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 to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or Safe Quality Food requirements. • Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination. • Provides training, direction and instruction and conducts performance evaluations. • Provides 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. • Development of the team and continuous improvement in the performance of all team members by setting explicit and challenging goals and objectives. • Maintain strong links with 3rd party suppliers through regular meetings and ensure that any issues are being addressed. • Ensure that all stock issues are resolved and feedback to relevant managers on key performance indicators such as accuracy, performance, output and efficiency. • Manage stock destruction and aged stock removal process. • Ensure warehouse personnel are responsible for duties such as good housekeeping, stock counts, and where appropriate movement of stock through use of pallet truck or forklift truck. • Establish priorities and direct 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. • 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. • Developing and implementing policies, procedures and SOPs to ensure consistent quality and operating efficiency. • Ensure compliance with DOT and other safety regulatory agencies, as well as maintaining the material handling equipment, ensuring that all warehouse personnel are certified on equipment. • Represents the company in a positive manner at all times. Competencies: • Leadership - Foster a culture of empowerment by building relationships based on trust, lead courageously on a day-to-day basis, and inspire growth with a clear and ambitious vision that guides the collective effort toward success. • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues. • Communication Skills – Communicate effectively with direct reports and all levels of the organization. Collaborates to ensure smooth workflow. • Decision Making & Judgment – Make informed decisions with sometimes limited data, learning from outcomes. • People Management – coach others regardless of performance level; help others identify key goals and use their talents to achieve those goals; build relationships; offer praise and recognition. • Ownership – Proactively take initiative and responsibility for tasks and challenges, demonstrating independent thinking. • Problem Solving Skills – Develop creative solutions, evaluate results, and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement. • Time Management – Optimize production schedules by prioritizing tasks and minimizing downtime to meet deadlines. • Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics. • Technology: Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word, and Power Point • Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production. • Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment. Education and Experience: • Undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred. • APICS designation is a plus. • 3-5 years + work experience in warehouse logistics management / leadership position. • Prior experience leading a team is a must 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 get very hot / and or relatively cold. The workplace is structured and supervised. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p1cr0