Warehouse Manager

Our client in Calgary a global food and beverage manufacturer is seeking to hire a Warehouse Manager.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing daily distribution activities, inventory management, labour planning, KPI performance, and team development.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on people leader with strong operational experience, a proven ability to drive results, and a track record of coaching teams to achieve safety, productivity, and service objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations & Distribution: Oversee daily warehouse and distribution activities to ensure efficient operations, accurate order fulfilment, and on-time deliveries.

People Leadership: Lead, develop, and motivate warehouse employees, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Labour Planning: Manage workforce scheduling, staffing levels, and labour allocation to meet operational demands while controlling costs.

KPI Management: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, including productivity, order accuracy, inventory accuracy, service levels, and labour efficiency.

Inventory Management: Ensure accurate inventory control, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and effective warehouse organization.

Coaching & Development: Provide regular coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities to build team capabilities and strengthen performance.

Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve service delivery.

Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable health and safety regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with transportation, supply chain, customer service, and other departments to support overall business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

2–5 years of experience in warehouse management, distribution, logistics, or a similar operational environment.

At least 2–5 years of people management or team leadership experience.

Demonstrated experience managing operational KPIs, labour planning, and inventory control.

Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Experience driving operational performance, productivity improvements, and cost efficiencies.

Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications is an asset.