senior warehouse manager.

Are you a proven warehouse leadership professional looking to drive operational excellence and profitability? We are seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Manager to oversee our Vancouver Branch distribution operations.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will be directly accountable for business unit success, including operational performance, team safety, financial growth, vendor management, and client satisfaction. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement across all warehouse workflows

Advantages
Competitive Compensation & Perks: Standard managerial vacation package starting at 3 weeks of paid vacation per year.
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Full health coverage including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D/ASI), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) (requires provincial health coverage).
Travel Protection: Comprehensive travel insurance for your peace of mind while away.
Retirement & Financial Growth: Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP / RRSP matching contribution up to 3%) to support your long-term financial goals.

Growth Potential: Opportunity for future performance-based incentive programs as our upper management active evaluation structure evolves.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, onboard, and motivate team members to achieve departmental goals and uphold operational proficiency.
Warehouse Management: Oversee day-to-day receiving, shipping, inventory control, and distribution operations.
Performance & Quality: Track internal/external KPIs, manage service performance, and resolve operational irregularities using Corrective/Preventative Action (CAPA) processes.
Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Plan optimized layout designs, schedule equipment maintenance/repairs, and maintain a safe, orderly environment

Financial & Business Development
Financial Accountability: Manage annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and ensure revenue and operating income targets are met.
Client Engagement & Business Growth: Meet with potential and existing clients to deliver custom solutions, negotiate distribution agreements, and create rate schedules.
Vendor Management: Validate vendors, evaluate performance, and negotiate service rates.

Safety, Compliance & Administration
Health & Safety: Enforce adherence to local, provincial, and federal safety regulations, health policies, and environmental standards.
Administrative Oversight: Oversee payroll time/attendance reporting and deliver timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reports

Qualifications
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
10+ years of progressive management experience in a Warehouse/Distribution environment.
Demonstrated experience developing SOPs and operational manuals.
Strong background in inventory control, physical counts, and system reconciliations.
Deep understanding of health and safety procedures, safety legislation, and WHMIS regulations

Technical & Functional Skills
Proficiency in MS Office, AS400, and Warehouse Operation Systems. Hands-on experience operating warehouse machinery (forklifts, cargo vans, pallet jacks). Strong mathematical, analytical, and budget management skills.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client relationship management abilities.

Education & Certifications
Post-Secondary Education.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
Valid Forklift Certification.
WHMIS Certification. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate is a strong asset

Work Environment & Physical Demands
Based in a dynamic warehouse environment in Richmond, BC, with occasional business travel. Involves standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating equipment.
Exposure to varying warehouse weather conditions, noise, and dangerous goods (DG).

Summary
If you are ready to propel your logistics career within a dynamic and fast-paced distribution environment, this is the role for you! This is the perfect opportunity to step into a highly strategic leadership position, drive operational excellence, and direct key business operations at our Vancouver branch. Give your professional journey new momentum, lead a dedicated team, and apply today to join an organization that truly invests in your potential!

Do not hesitate to send me your resume at: View email address on randstad.com

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