WAREHOUSE MANAGER (Abbotsford)
**Only Canadian based applicants will be considered**
ABOUT ALLIANCE DOOR PRODUCTS
With several locations across Canada and the US, we are a leading manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial doors. We strive to be honorable in all we do, help others, pursue excellence, and grow profitably. Every day, we ensure that we are providing the building materials market with door and millwork products of the highest quality. We are responsive, efficient, and prompt in our services and always make sure that our customers have the greatest potential for profit. We value respect for all people, integrity in every situation, and great attention to the quality of our products.
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Objectives of this role:
- Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency - with customer satisfaction the primary goal - by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals
- Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, gate processes, and shipping methods
- Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
- Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
- Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations
- Develop and maintain all required written SOP's specific to the warehouse responsibilities and material handling requirements
- Participate in Capital Project planning initiatives
- Prepare the business for bi-annual inventory counts, including physical inventory organization, staffing requirements and scheduling
- Work in alignment with other department leaders to ensure that our customer needs are being met and/or exceeded
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
Compensation: Salaried, and dependent on experience
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity and shipping.
- Schedule and oversee warehouse team, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
- Manage maintenance schedules of warehouse equipment and facilities to assure repairs are initiated and routine maintenance schedules are followed as written
- Meet regularly with warehouse leads to analyze productivity and develop actionable plans for loss prevention
- Oversee and manage logistics for transporting products to customers and company facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages
Required skills and qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees
- Ability to mentor and develop direct reports
- Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff
- Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal
- License to operator a forklift
- Advanced computer skills including MS Office software applications
Additional benefits and perks:
- Extended medical, dental, and vision plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Safety Footwear Reimbursement Policy ($150 every 2 years)
- An employee referral bonus program (value of up to $775/per year, per referral)
- Career growth potential
- Staff events (lunches, BBQ's, outings)
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