Warehouse Assistant Manager

Tree of Life Canada•Calgary, AB

1d•CA$68,000 - CA$102,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tree of Life Canada ULC is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that embraces diverse talent. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and will ensure accessibility and accommodation during the interview process. Reference checks will be conducted for potential candidates.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
A minimum of five (5) years previous warehouse / logistics management experience.
Proficiency in RF (Radio Frequency) systems.
Strong communication skills (oral and written) and fluent in English.
Proficiency in MS Office required.
Excellent customer service oriented attitude with ability to get along with diverse personalities and communicate effectively with customers and all levels of Tree of Life associates.
Must be tactful, mature and flexible with good reasoning abilities and sound judgement.
Must have strong management skills with ability to efficiently organize a large team on various shifts.
High energy level, comfortable and ability to establish credibility and be decisive but be able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.
Must maintain good attendance and maintain safe work practices.
Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.

Nice To Haves

Current Forklift & Related power equipment license and training certificate preferred.
Computer skills in AS400 and SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the Warehouse Manager with the efficient management of all warehouse functions including budget, warehouse condition, inventory quality, food safety requirements, equipment maintenance and training of warehouse staff.
Proactively manages labour efficiency to ensure accurate inventory, selection and loading of product in the most cost-effective manner.
Manages and contingent plans inventory, quality standards and associate staffing.
Develops supervisory staff and provides leadership.
Serves as an operational resource expert.
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Ensures all company-sponsored safety programs are administered correctly according to best practice.
Accomplishes warehouse operations human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
Establishes and implements operational policies and procedures including but not limited to production, receiving, routing, inventory, and transportation as it relates to the warehouse.
Responsible for the development and training of Warehouse Supervisors and Hourly positions.
Ensures warehouse associate training is occurring timely.
Assists with the recruitment of key warehouse staff according to business needs.
Motivates, organizes and encourages teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met. Trains staff and monitors their performance and progress.
Maintains good attendance and safe work practices.
Maintains safeguards of confidential company information.
Supports the attainment of warehouse operations financial objectives by forecasting requirements; assisting with the preparation of an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Manages warehouse fleet of forklift equipment.
Monitors warehouse expenses and recommends more efficient methods to reduce the overall cost of operations.
Responsible for accurate receipt and storage of product. Ensures product is properly entered into the inventory system and slotted efficiently.
Manages any 3PL warehousing support facilities.
Secures property by developing protection and access policies and procedures.
Manages cleaning and maintenance services (lighting & washrooms) for the office spaces located in the facilities, coordinates with and satisfies office managers.
Works with Landlords to maintain the property condition such that the landlord is satisfied.
Ensures warehouse is in compliance with all provincial and federal laws and auditor requirements.
Ensures all food safety compliance.
Achieves warehouse operations operational objectives by contributing warehouse operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends.
Develops warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; developing, implementing, enforcing, and evaluating policies and procedures; developing processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping.
Develops warehouse design by planning layout, product flow, and product handling systems, evaluating and recommending new equipment.
Develops warehouse operations system improvements by analyzing process workflow, manning and space requirements, and equipment layout, implementing changes.
Proactive communication to internal contacts regarding warehouse processes which impact customers and transportation.
Maximizes warehouse space and ensures efficient product slotting.
Troubleshoots systems issues, which affect timely delivery and/or receiving of product.
Performs other duties and special projects as requested.