Warehouse Manager
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Competitive salary $105,000–$120,000 based on experience, with benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth. · Full-time
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- Competitive salary $105,000–$120,000 based on experience, with benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.
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Warehouse Manager
Calgary, AB – On-site
Transportation / Logistics / Warehousing
Competitive salary $105,000–$120,000 based on experience, with benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth.
Our client, a growing transportation and logistics organization, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations at its Calgary facility. This individual will be responsible for managing warehouse staff, overseeing freight handling, optimizing workflow, and ensuring efficient inventory control. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, supporting LTL and FTL transportation requirements, and ensuring a safe, organized, and productive warehouse environment.
The Role
- Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, freight handling, and dispatch.
- Lead, supervise, and develop warehouse staff, including scheduling and performance management.
- Ensure proper handling, packaging, palletizing, and load balancing of LTL and FTL shipments.
- Coordinate with Dispatch and Operations to align warehouse activities with transportation schedules and delivery requirements.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and secure work environment in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
- Enforce company policies, health and safety procedures, and security standards.
- Monitor warehouse productivity and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Oversee equipment usage, maintenance, and operational readiness.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, operational documentation, and warehouse reports.
- Ensure proper cross-docking, freight staging, and load securement procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational objectives.
- 5–10 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably within transportation, freight, or logistics.
- 2–3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading warehouse teams.
- Strong understanding of LTL and FTL freight handling, palletizing, cross-docking, and load securement.
- Knowledge of warehouse safety standards, including WHMIS, TDG, and forklift safety.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and inventory software.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced transportation environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and warehouse management systems.
- Valid driver's license and forklift certification required.
- Flexible to accommodate operational demands and peak shipping periods.
- High level of accountability, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, freight handling, dispatch, inventory records, equipment readiness, and safe handling of LTL and FTL shipments. Lead and develop warehouse staff, coordinate with Dispatch and Operations, and improve productivity while enforcing safety, security, and operational procedures.
Requirements
Candidates should have 5–10 years of warehouse operations experience, preferably in transportation, freight, or logistics, including at least 2–3 years supervising or managing teams. Required qualifications include knowledge of LTL and FTL freight processes and warehouse safety, experience with WMS, TMS, and inventory software, a valid driver's license, and forklift certification.
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Staff Leadership
- LTL and FTL Freight Handling
- Inventory Control
- Cross-Docking
- Palletizing
- Load Securement
- Warehouse Safety
- WHMIS
- TDG
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Process Improvement
- Scheduling
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Warehouse Operations
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Freight Handling
- LTL
- FTL
- Receiving
- Storage
- Dispatch
- Inventory Control
- Cross-Docking
- Freight Staging
- Palletizing
- Load Balancing
- Load Securement
- Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Inventory Software
- WHMIS
- TDG
- Forklift Safety
- Forklift Certification
- Health and Safety
- Performance Management
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace