Warehouse Manager

Our client in Calgary a global food and beverage manufacturer is seeking to hire a Warehouse Manager.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing daily distribution activities, inventory management, labour planning, KPI performance, and team development.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on people leader with strong operational experience, a proven ability to drive results, and a track record of coaching teams to achieve safety, productivity, and service objectives.

• Warehouse Operations & Distribution:
  Oversee daily warehouse and distribution activities to ensure efficient operations, accurate order fulfilment, and on-time deliveries.
• People Leadership:
  Lead, develop, and motivate warehouse employees, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Labour Planning:
  Manage workforce scheduling, staffing levels, and labour allocation to meet operational demands while controlling costs.
• KPI Management:
  Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, including productivity, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, service levels, and labour efficiency.
• Inventory Management:
  Ensure accurate inventory control, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and effective warehouse organization.
• Coaching & Development:
  Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities to build team capabilities and strengthen performance.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve service delivery.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable health and safety regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with transportation, supply chain, customer service, and other departments to support overall business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in warehouse management, distribution, logistics, or a similar operational environment.
• At least 2–5 years of people management or team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing operational KPIs, labour planning, and inventory control.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving operational performance, productivity improvements, and cost efficiencies.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications is an asset.