Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager (Cambridge, ON, Canada)

We are seeking an innovative, agile and experienced Warehouse Management leader passionate about developing their team and providing excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping of raw materials, work‑in‑progress (WIP), and finished goods. This role requires a strong leader with a proven track record of optimizing warehouse processes, managing a team, and ensuring the accurate and timely movement of goods to support manufacturing production and customer delivery.

The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, analytical, energetic, and well‑organized, demonstrating a passion for people’s development and continuous improvement.

• Plan, organize, direct, and control all warehouse activities to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to optimize material flow, inventory accuracy, and storage utilization.
• Oversee the receiving, inspection, labeling, and storage of all incoming materials and components.
• Manage the picking, packing, and staging of materials for production lines and finished goods.
• Establish timely and accurate loading/unloading of trucks, coordinating with carriers and logistics providers.
• Monitor and maintain warehouse equipment, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety standards.
• Maintain physical conditions applying 5S methods, layout, and design to ensure maximum space utilization and efficiency.

• Lead and manage warehouse optimization projects, including space utilization studies, layout redesigns, and innovative warehousing techniques.
• Develop project plans, define scope, allocate resources, and establish timelines for initiatives.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost‑benefit analysis for new technology and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful project execution and integration.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on‑time and in‑budget delivery.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented projects and make recommendations.

• Manage inventory control systems, including cycle counting and physical inventories, to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with procurement and production planning to prevent stockouts and optimize inventory turns.
• Identify and implement strategies to reduce obsolete and slow‑moving inventory.
• Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and optimize storage locations.
• Complete and verify material audits with accurate results and support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and material control.

• Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise a team of forklift operators, material handlers, and shipping/receiving clerks.
• Set clear performance objectives, conduct reviews, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Conduct one‑on‑one reviews to build effective communication, understand training and development needs, and provide insight for skill improvement.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of KPIs and ensure team accountability to meet performance targets.

• Continuously analyse warehouse operations to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost reduction, and service levels.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices, including 5S and Six Sigma, within the warehouse.
• Drive initiatives to improve material handling, storage density, and overall productivity.
• Utilize data and metrics to track performance, identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions.

• Immediately resolve work issues and/or safety concerns.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety regulations, including OSHA and company‑specific safety policies, ensuring they are…