General Manager
- SK, Canada
- Saskatchewan, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5-7 years of warehouse or distribution management experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Saskatoon, SK
On behalf of our client, a leader in garage door manufacturing and distribution, we are seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead a Saskatoon distribution center. This role will oversee daily operations, P&L performance, customer service, sales growth, safety, inventory accuracy, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee receiving, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, and facility operations.
- Drive continuous improvement, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Manage the distribution center's P&L, budgets, and key performance indicators.
- Build customer relationships and conduct proactive sales outreach.
- Recruit, coach, and lead warehouse, delivery, and office personnel.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and service.
- Ensure facility cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
- Participate in the setup and opening of the new distribution center.
- Perform other duties as required.
- 5-7 years of warehouse or distribution management experience.
- Experience managing budgets, P&L statements, and logistics operations.
- Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Mechanically inclined, with knowledge of hand and power tools.
- Comfortable using KPIs and data to drive decisions.
- Valid driver's license required.
- College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- RRSP with automatic company contribution.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.
To apply: Please contact nkittlitz@dmcrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
DMC Recruitment uses a CRM system that includes AI-assisted screening and summarization; a human consultant makes the final decision on candidate suitability. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the distribution center’s daily operations, including receiving, inventory, fulfillment, shipping, facility management, safety, and compliance, while managing its P&L, budgets, and performance indicators. Develop the team and customer relationships, drive sales and operational improvements, and help set up and open the new distribution center.
Requirements
Requires 5–7 years of warehouse or distribution management experience, including experience with budgets, P&L statements, and logistics operations. Candidates should demonstrate hands-on leadership, strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, comfort using KPIs, and a valid driver’s license; a college degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- P&L Management
- Budget Management
- Logistics Operations
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Sales Growth
- Team Leadership
- Recruiting and Coaching
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- KPI Analysis
- Safety Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Hand and Power Tool Knowledge
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits Package
- RRSP With Automatic Company Contribution
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
nkittlitz@dmcrecruitment.com
Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Building Materials
- Garage Door Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Distribution Center
- Warehouse Management
- Receiving
- Inventory Accuracy
- Order Fulfillment
- Shipping
- Facility Operations
- P&L
- Budgets
- Key Performance Indicators
- Logistics
- Customer Relationships
- Sales Outreach
- Recruiting
- Team Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Productivity
- Cost Reduction
- Workplace Safety
- Compliance
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Driver’s License