Warehouse Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to oversee the daily operations of our electrical and plumbing supply warehouse. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient warehouse operations, accurate inventory management, timely order fulfillment, and effective coordination of shipping and receiving activities.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong organizational skills, experience in warehouse operations, and the ability to manage a team in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management
- Oversee all daily warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, order picking, packing, and distribution.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory adjustments.
- Monitor stock levels and communicate inventory shortages or replenishment needs to the purchasing team.
- Organize and maintain warehouse stock locations to ensure efficient storage, accessibility, and product identification.
- Ensure electrical and plumbing supplies are properly received, stored, handled, and distributed.
- Coordinate incoming deliveries and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and timely order fulfillment.
- Oversee company fleet operations, including vehicle scheduling, maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Lead, supervise, train, and support warehouse employees to ensure daily operational targets are met.
- Assign daily tasks, monitor workloads, and coordinate staffing requirements based on operational needs.
- Establish clear expectations for employee performance, productivity, accuracy, and workplace safety.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and training to support employee development and accountability.
- Promote a positive, organized, and team-oriented work environment.
Health & Safety Compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with company policies and applicable health and safety regulations.
- Conduct routine warehouse inspections and address potential safety hazards.
- Ensure employees follow proper material handling procedures, equipment operating practices, and workplace safety protocols.
- Coordinate required safety training and reinforce safe working practices.
- Ensure warehouse equipment, tools, and vehicles are properly maintained and operated safely.
Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, productivity, inventory accuracy, and overall operational efficiency.
- Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for warehouse activities.
- Monitor warehouse performance and address operational challenges in a timely manner.
- Implement practical improvements to warehouse layout, storage systems, order fulfillment, and inventory processes.
- Work collaboratively with purchasing, sales, and management teams to support customer service and business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs, minimize errors, and improve workflow efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in warehouse management or a supervisory role within a distribution or supply environment.
- Experience in the electrical, plumbing or building supply industry is required.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, motivate, and develop warehouse employees.
- Knowledge of inventory management, shipping and receiving, order fulfillment, and warehouse operations.
- Experience using inventory management systems, warehouse management software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe material handling practices.
- Experience coordinating fleet operations and delivery schedules is considered an asset.
- Ability to perform physical warehouse duties, including lifting and moving materials when required.
What We Offer
- $50,000-$60,000 salary range and benefits package.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- The opportunity to play a key leadership role in improving warehouse operations and supporting business growth.
