Warehouse Manager

Founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Existing Vacancy:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Title:

Warehouse Manager

Location:

Guelph, Ontario

Pay:

Starting rate - $65,000 per annum

Scope for the position:

The Warehouse Manager will oversee all functional areas of the warehouse operation.This includes the supervision of all receiving, dispatching and storage of merchandise in our warehouse. This role will oversee picking workflow, storage, receiving workflow, dispatching, security, maintenance, sanitation and administrative functions. Responsible for overseeing, training, evaluating and rewarding staff accordingly. Responsible for food safety within their scope of work

Basic function of the position:

Ensure that all orders are ready to receive and entered by LOT# and Expiry and Documents correct. Palletize orders in the proper Staging lanes for Forklift Drivers. Maintain the daily flow of orders and ensure accuracy. Foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity. Communicate job expectations, including monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions. Promote and monitor all health and safety policies and procedures Analyze process workflow, employee requirements and implement ideas for improvement. Manage and reports on the organization’s KPI’s. Manage and maintained records for all forklifts and forklift operators.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide training, guidance, and coaching to team members. Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Collaborate with Outside Sales and Inside Sales department regarding shipping and receiving inquiries. Effectively manage employee concerns, resolving issues, managing performance and providing support. Support incident investigations and reporting as required while recommending appropriate corrective actions as needed Ensure that all orders received as per SOP work instructions accurately and efficiently. Oversee daily scheduling of freight inbound and outbound documents for the correct information. Maintain a teamwork atmosphere among all associates, other departments and other warehouses Manage and ensure the adherence to Health & Safety guidelines Operate a forklift to assist in moving product in the warehouse Communicates with other departments regarding corrective actions, out-of-specifications and out-of-trend results. Monitors soap and sanitizer concentrations and coordinates with cleaning contractors. Effectively coordinates and leads team in daily activities to meet key performance indicators set by manager, with strong emphasis on employees, safety, food safety and quality. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, certifications:

Post-secondary degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, Operations Management preferred, or any other relevant combination of education and experience 3-5 years in a similar position (in shipping and warehouse management) Experience in MS Office; strong MS Excel skills considered an asset Results-oriented individual who thrives in achieving challenging goals. Ability to serve customers in a professional manner and to inspire their confidence and trust. Ability to lead and manage a team to achieve common goals in a fast-paced environment. Ability to motivate and coach others as well as provide feedback. Strong ability to plan, organize, delegate and follow up on team's activities and projects.

Accommodation & Equal Opportunity:

Puresource complies with applicable human rights legislation and provides accommodation during the recruitment process where required by law. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources at jobs@puresource.ca during the requirement process.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

Puresource does not use Artificial Intelligence to make hiring decisions. Where automated tools provided by third-party job platforms are used, they are limited to confirming basic eligibility requirements only.

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For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

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