Distribution Center Manager

Join to apply for the Distribution Center Manager role at Modern Recruitment Ltd. The position is located in Calgary and involves building and leading a new distribution center.

This range is provided by Modern Recruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

CA $70,000.00/yr - CA $90,000.00/yr

Our client is a well‑established Canadian manufacturer expanding its national distribution network with a new facility in Calgary. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who wants the opportunity to build and shape an operation from the ground up. The Calgary site will support customers across Western Canada and will continue to grow as the business scales.

• Manage daily operations of a 50,000+ sq. ft. Calgary distribution center.
• Recruit, coach, and supervise a small team with a focus on safety and productivity.
• Oversee receiving, put away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate inbound intermodal freight and outbound LTL, FTL, and customer pickups.
• Support facility maintenance, equipment upkeep, security, and compliance.
• Improve manual processes while introducing upgraded systems and tools over time.
• Work closely with national logistics leadership to align service levels, carrier performance, and inventory availability.
• Track and report operational KPIs to drive continuous improvement and cost control.

• Experience managing warehouse or distribution center operations in a hands‑on environment.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to build and develop an engaged team.
• Comfort working with a manual paper‑based process.
• Understanding of freight coordination, carrier performance, and customer service expectations.
• Facility oversight experience, including safety, equipment, and operational readiness.
• Ability to travel for company training and a valid driver’s license.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to build something new and play a key role in future growth, please apply with your resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.