Warehouse Manager

DGI Supply•Mississauga, ON

12d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager oversees distribution warehouse operations for DGI Supply and reports to the Regional Warehouse Manager. This role requires experience in establishing and implementing a robust and effective strategy of direction and guidance to the operational activities of the warehouse with the objective of maximizing and optimizing growth and profitability.

Requirements

5+ years of work experience in a distribution environment
2+ years managing warehouse operations and supervisory experience
Excellent communication and partnership skills with ability to communicate well across all organization levels
High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Strong leadership abilities
Teamwork oriented, solid supervisory experience
Technically proficient with MS Office programs
Ability to travel
Passionate, Adaptable, Customer Focused and Teamwork oriented
Strong sense of urgency and accountability
Must have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable about the transportation of dangerous/hazardous goods and WHMIS (Canada) and Hazmat (USA), preferred

Responsibilities

Directing, coordinating, managing and controlling all activities related to the efficient processing of outbound freight and ground sales orders and maintaining daily operations and timely order processing.
Ensuring that the warehouse service level is maintained at or above the prescribed company objective.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with Operations, Purchasing and Accounting, integrated supply and various other Corporate Departments.
Responding to customer or vendor questions to resolve potential issues regarding distribution services.
Participating in the development and implementation of service and productivity improvement initiatives to increase customer satisfaction and reduce operating expense.
Directing and maintaining a safe environment in which to work; executing established safety and security programs.
Supervising a team of 2+ employees, scheduling workload, and delegating tasks.
Ensuring all employees at assigned warehouses are in compliance with SOP guidelines and current on all assigned trainings; providing development opportunities for career growth and succession planning.
Conducting performance management activities including annual performance appraisals and design of training and career development plans.
Ensuring that progressive coaching and counseling concepts are conducted according to established policies and procedures.
Reviewing workforce staffing plans to ensure proper levels are allocated to meet business demands.
Delivering product to the customers’ specifications/agreed arrangement in a safe and courteous manner treating the customer with the utmost respect as a representative of the company.
Providing back-up support with supplying local vending customers their inventory and replenishing vending machines as needed.
Ensuring DGI vehicle is clean and tidy by end of business day.
Maintaining company vehicle in compliance with Fleet Vehicle Policy.
Operating forklift equipment on a daily basis.
Performing basic sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe environment, clearing aisles of debris.
Ensuring the building and grounds are in working order, proactively reporting issues to manager and escalating when needed, getting quotes for repairs and seeing through to completion; on occasion providing hands on support for landscaping.
Observing all safety policies and procedures; including the dress code and wearing Steel Toed Shoes at all times.
Running and analyzing reports to identify potential operational deficiencies and take corrective actions.
Taking accountability for goals and driving toward accomplishing them.
Other duties as assigned.
Reporting to the Regional Warehouse Manager or National Warehouse Manager.