Material handler Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

Braber Equipment, sister company of BE Power Equipment, a well-established manufacturer, distributor and wholesaler of agricultural equipment and parts, is seeking an experienced and professional Warehouse Operations Manager to join our growing team!

As the leader of the Operations Team, the Operations Manager is accountable for the end-to-end execution, performance, and continuous improvement of operational activities including production, shipping, material handling, safety, quality control, and facility maintenance.

This role drives operational excellence through cost control, standardization, and continuous improvement, while advancing automation, technology adoption, and scalable processes to support business growth. The Operations Manager leads change by developing and implementing structures, policies, procedures, and performance standards, ensuring alignment with company goals for output, cost, and service levels.

Responsibilities

Production Operations:

• Own execution against production schedule, capacity, and labor plans.
• Establish and enforce standard work, documented processes, and operational discipline.
• Monitor throughput, downtime, scrap, and rework; drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains.
• Align production priorities with Planning and Supply Chain.

Shipping & Material Handling:

• Define and enforce standards for material flow, staging, labeling, and system accuracy.
• Optimize warehouse layout and processes to improve flow, efficiency, and labor utilization.
• Drive improvements in picking accuracy, inventory movement, and on-time shipping.
• Identify opportunities to reduce handling cost and improve throughput through process and technologyimprovements.

Quality, Safety & Compliance:

• Establish and enforce integrated standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across receiving, production, and shipping.
• Ensure consistent execution of inspection processes, documentation, training, and audit readiness.
• Drive reduction in defects, rework, safety incidents, and cost of poor quality through continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and adherence to operational standards.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability:

• Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability and cost improvement initiatives.
• Support capital planning, automation projects, and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure maintenance strategies align with production efficiency and cost targets.

Cost Management & Operational Efficiency:

• Own operational cost performance including labor, overtime, scrap, rework, and indirect costs.
• Conduct regular cost reviews and variance analysis, identifying and executing cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive productivity improvements through lean practices, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Ensure operational decisions balance cost, service, and scalability.

Continuous Improvement, Automation & Change Management:

• Lead lean initiatives (standard work, waste elimination, flow improvement).
• Identify and implement automation and technology solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Lead change management by ensuring clear communication, adoption, and sustainability of improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to support business growth and operational scalability.

People Leadership & Performance Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and teams.
• Set clear expectations for performance, accountability, and operational standards.
• Drive a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Build team capability to support growth, change, and evolving operational needs.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing / distribution operations.
• Strong understanding of lean principles, process improvement, and cost management.
• Experience implementing automation, systems, or operational technology.
• Demonstrated ability to build structure, enforce standards, and lead change.
• Data-driven with strong KPI and performance management capability.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and operational systems proficiency.

Benefits

Why work at Braber Equipment (The BE Group)?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Group medical and dental benefits including Employee and family assistance program
• Company RRSP matching plan
• Flexible work hours and potential for hybrid work arrangement
• Healthy work life balance
• Employee discount program
• Training and development opportunities
• Modern, well-equipped work environment with excellent staff facilities
• Employee welcome package and other SWAG
• Excellent and collaborative team/work environment
• Team socials and engagement events

We thank all applicants; however, only those considered qualified will be contacted for an interview.